Hut 8 has signed a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center lease at its Beacon Point campus in Nueces County, Texas, sending its stock nearly 30% higher on Wednesday. Hut 8 has signed a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center…

AI trading bots surge in 2026 as SaintQuant leads platforms offering automated crypto strategies. An investor sets an alarm for 3 AM to catch a movie. It didn’t come. Then they fell asleep, missed the actual pump at 4:30, and…

The naval blockade's enforcement could exacerbate regional tensions, disrupt global oil markets, and hinder diplomatic resolutions. The post USS George H.W. Bush enforces US naval blockade, redirects 52 vessels in Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Powell's decision to remain on the Fed board highlights the ongoing tension between central bank independence and executive influence. The post Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board despite Trump legal challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto exchange said eligible US users can now access up to 10x leveraged spot crypto trading through a CFTC-registered entity.

Ether could rise as high as $3,500 in the coming days, fueled by rising balances in Ethereum accumulation wallets and a strengthening technical structure.

The surge in Zcash highlights growing demand for privacy-focused assets amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential wealth taxes. The post Zcash rips nearly 40% after Multicoin reveals major stake built since February appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This sponsored press release was provided by Teamz Summit 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan – May 2026. TEAMZ Inc. has confirmed that TEAMZ Summit will return in 2027, following the conclusion of TEAMZ Summit 2026 – […]

Bitcoin Magazine Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar Boltz today enabled trustless Bitcoin-to-USDC swaps using Circle’s CCTP, allowing instant movement between Bitcoin layers including Lightning and the regulated stablecoin accepted by Stripe, Coinbase, Visa, and global institutions — without accounts or custody. This post Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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RootData data shows CeFi raised about $606 million across 8 deals, infrastructure $105 million across 14, and DeFi $90 million. CeFi concentration and sector breakdown According to April data from Web3 analytics platform RootData, the disclosed total raised in the crypto…

Morgan Stanley is taking a big step into digital assets space with the launch of cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform. The establishment represents a significant movement towards the bridge between traditional finance and the crypto environment, with one of Wall Streets most well capitalised wealth managers now giving access to digital assets directly. The rollout, now in testing, is expected to expand to all 8.6 million ETrade users by the end of the year. When complete, clients will trade major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, right within their brokerage account without external exchanges or separate wallets. The move The post Morgan Stanley Adds Crypto Trading To E*Trade With Aiming Millions Of Retail Investors appeared first on The Merkle News.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Flare Networks CEO Hugo Philion have engaged in a heated public feud.

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Is ETH on track for a pump to almost $2,700 next?

Thriving in : Why Strategies Are the Ultimate Trade In the world of crypto, things have been unusually calm lately. Bitcoin holds steady, but many altcoins feel stuck in a rut. Trading volumes are low, big rallies fizzle out fast, […] The post Thriving in Quiet Crypto Markets: Why Yield Strategies Are the Ultimate Trade appeared first on Blockmanity.

After a period of heightened performance and adoption, the Solana network is starting to witness a slowdown in users’ activity and interest. A report has emerged showing that the active wallet addresses on the SOL network have fallen sharply, raising questions about its impact on prices. A Steep Decline In Solana’s Active Wallet Addresses Currently, […]

Following a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs’ account of the incident, alleging that the bridge provider is deflecting blame for its own infrastructure failures. The Dispute Over Network Configuration KelpDAO has issued a blistering response to Layerzero Labs following an April 18 exploit that drained more than […]

Hut 8 stock surged 35% after the company secured a $9.8B AI data center lease for its Beacon Point campus in Texas. The post Hut 8 stock nears 35% surge after $9.8B AI data center lease appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLTR: ETH can generate yield through staking, CeFi savings, and DeFi strategies Base staking returns typically range between 3% and 5% APY in 2026 Savings-based yield offers flexibility but often lower baseline returns Layer 2 growth and fee burn mechanisms support long-term ETH value Choosing between staking and savings depends on liquidity needs and risk [...] The post How to Earn Yield on ETH in 2026: Staking vs Savings appeared first on Blockonomi.

Core Scientific's strategic expansion and acquisition efforts position it to capitalize on the surging AI data center market demand. The post Core Scientific to buy Bitcoin miner Polaris, stock jumps 11% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin price action failed to revisit the $83,000 mark after US-Iran war tensions took over to steer the crypto market mood.

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Survey of $1.3 trillion fund managers shows XRP joins elite growth list as Wall Street shifts to fundamentals while waiting for Clarity Act legal resolution.

Dominance in a market is not universal. DraftKings dominates the US online gambling market for the US sports bettor — the player the platform was built around, the player whose expectations it meets consistently, and the player who has kept it at the top of US market share tables since state-by-state licensing opened. Bet365 dominates [...] The post DraftKings And Bet365 Dominate Their Markets. ZunaBet Is Dominating The Conversation For The Player Neither Serves. appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenTrade raises $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure as stablecoin supply tops $300B and TVL passes $200M. The post OpenTrade raises $17M to push stablecoin yield into fintechs and DeFi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu sees steady influx of new users as the market rally continues to drive interest for SHIB amid the rapid price surge.

Spot gold smashed through $4,710 per ounce while silver jumped more than 6%, extending a months‑long precious‑metals rally that is now outpacing most risk assets and reopening the gold‑versus‑Bitcoin safe‑haven debate. Spot gold pushed through the $4,710 mark on Wednesday,…

XRP is trading at $1.45 as the new week opens. It is quietly staging one of the more interesting recoveries it has managed since the cycle peak. While Bitcoin’s recent push has provided a rising macro tide, XRP is pressing against the convergence of the 100-day MA and the descending channel’s upper boundary simultaneously, with […]

Core Scientific (CORZ) stock jumped 10.88% after announcing a $421M Polaris DS acquisition to expand AI infrastructure and power capacity in Oklahoma. The post Core Scientific (CORZ) Stock Surges on $421M Polaris Deal to Boost AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

SafeBooks AI revolutionizes financial management by automating data validation, solving key inefficiencies for large enterprises. The post Ahikam Kaufman: Safebooks AI automates real-time financial data validation, tackles billing inefficiencies for large companies, and addresses the accountant shortage crisis | SaaS Interviews appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's mediation could shift diplomatic dynamics, potentially easing tensions and impacting global oil markets, though US policy remains pivotal. The post Iran seeks China’s mediation in US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened US-China tensions over Iran oil purchases could destabilize global oil markets and complicate US-Iran nuclear negotiations. The post Trump to confront Xi over Iran oil purchases amid US-China tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto industry in the UK has come out against the Bank of England’s proposed policy that would ban custodial wallets for stablecoins.

The Wall Street bank is charging 50 basis points per crypto trade, below basic retail pricing at Coinbase, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.

Bullish (BLSH) stock jumped 11% after revealing a $4.2B Equiniti acquisition. Analysts debate whether the tokenization move justifies current valuations. The post Bullish (BLSH) Stock Climbs 11% Following $4.2B Equiniti Acquisition Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Samsung SDS wins contract to build Korea Securities Depository's tokenized securities platform, preparing South Korea's blockchain infrastructure for 2027. The post Samsung SDS Secures Contract to Develop Korea’s Tokenized Securities Infrastructure for KSD appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin has continued its recovery structure with buyers gradually regaining control. The recent upward expansion has pushed the market back toward key resistance levels, while momentum indicators and market structure suggest that BTC is attempting to transition from a corrective phase into a broader bullish continuation. However, the market is now approaching a decisive area […]

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The two international crude benchmarks recovered after falling hard in the early morning when President Trump reiterated that his Administration was nearing a peace agreement with Iran. The catalyst? The alleged establishment of the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” to oversee Hormuz’s transit. Oil Prices Bounce After Iran Establishes New Persian Gulf Strait Authority Oil prices […]

The European-led mission may enhance regional stability and influence, potentially easing global oil supply concerns and reducing military tensions. The post France, UK lead mission to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Skyworks (SWKS) stock surged 5.4% after crushing Q2 estimates and announcing a major Android OEM design win worth over $1 billion through 2030. The post Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Stock Surges on Earnings Beat and Major Android Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

SpaceX plans an initial $55 billion Terafab chip and AI megafactory in Grimes County, Texas, as part of Elon Musk’s broader Austin-centered semiconductor and compute build‑out. SpaceX is preparing to pour an estimated $55 billion into the first phase of…

XRP treasury firm Evernorth’s CEO, Asheesh Birla, has explained how his company differs from other digital asset treasuries (DATs). He stated that they intend to actively generate yields for investors as soon as they list on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘XRPN.’ Evernorth CEO Comments On How The XRP Treasury Company Stands Out During an […]

Russia's increased oil tax revenues highlight the complex interplay between geopolitical tensions and global economic stability. The post Russia’s oil tax revenues hit six-month high amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MetaMask's integration with theMiracle enhances user engagement by centralizing personalized rewards, transforming wallets into dynamic ecosystems. The post MetaMask taps theMiracle to power new rewards tab with targeted brand activations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is convening leading contractors and representatives from Palantir and Anduril to enhance system interoperability and deepen AI integration. This is reported by Bloomberg. The initiative is called the Right to Integrate Hackathon. Driscoll conceived it after a trip to Germany, where he recognized a longstanding issue: army technologies often operate in isolation. System integration requires specialized engineering work, which slows operations and hinders the deployment of new tools. Driscoll met with representatives of the Ukrainian armed forces, who use an open architecture mechanism. This was a "moment of enlightenment," writes Bloomberg. “Nothing of this size and scale has ever been properly implemented in partnership with all these companies in any industry or context. Nowhere in the world,” the secretary stated. Open Systems Initially, the program will cover air defense systems, drones, and missiles. In the first phase, the army will have access to more than 50 types of weaponry; combat vehicles are likely to be involved as well. Participants in the Right to Integrate Hackathon include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Boeing, General Dynamics, L3Harris Technologies, Perennial Autonomy, Palantir, and Anduril. The latter's platform, Lattice, will serve as a "validator" of the project's viability. The initiative also aims to demonstrate a new approach to operations at the Pentagon during Donald Trump's presidency: the world's largest armed forces must adopt a startup mentality and accelerate changes that previously took years or decades. Driscoll has tasked the army's chief technology officer, Alex Miller, with inviting companies to Fort Carson, Colorado, and opening their systems for interoperability. The program is also intended to simplify the integration of AI into battlefield decision-making—while maintaining human oversight. In May, the Pentagon signed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection, and Amazon Web Services to apply advanced AI tools in classified military environments.

IonQ (IONQ) reports Q1 earnings Wednesday. Analysts expect massive 557% revenue growth and EPS of -$0.52. Price targets reach $65.27 amid Nvidia ties. The post IonQ (IONQ) Earnings Preview: Wall Street Eyes 557% Revenue Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Wadoozie is a narrative-driven Ethereum memecoin launching May 27, 2026, with the ticker $WADZ and a 0% buy/sell tax 2 billion tokens were minted at genesis, with just under 1 billion burned at launch, leaving an effective supply of 1,000,000,001 75% of supply sits in a DAO-governed, locked liquidity pool paired with ETH — [...] The post Wadoozie ($WADZ): The Ethereum Memecoin With a 48-State Tour and Hidden Token Rewards appeared first on Blockonomi.

The escalation in military tensions could lead to increased regional instability and potential involvement of European allies in the conflict. The post Iran airstrikes damage 228 US military targets in Middle East appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX reveals $55B first-phase investment for Terafab chip facility in Texas, with total costs potentially reaching $119B using Intel's 14A process. The post SpaceX Files $55B Investment Plan for Texas Chip Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenTrade closes $17M funding round to expand stablecoin yield products and RWA lending tools as demand for digital asset infrastructure accelerates. The post OpenTrade Lands $17M Investment Round Amid Rising Stablecoin Yield Interest appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cryptocurrency firm Blockchain.com has introduced SnapMarkets, a platform for predicting changes in the price of the leading cryptocurrency at 30-second intervals. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Introducing SnapMarkets. Where every second counts, every minute is money, and finding the truth faster means us all finding it more often.https://t.co/0cHrUtrKNE incubated by @blockchain, launched on @arbitrum pic.twitter.com/hpED56EDXy— SnapMarkets (@TheSnapMarkets) May 6, 2026 The minimum bet is $1 on the rise or fall of the asset. Developers describe the product as a "skill-based prediction market." In addition to trading functionality, the platform includes a chat, real-time price feed, and leaderboard. Unlike Polymarket or Kalshi, SnapMarkets focuses solely on bitcoin price predictions rather than elections or sports outcomes. Blockchain.com plans to expand the range of available markets over time. The launch coincides with a period of significant growth in the sector. According to Dune, in April, the total trading volume on prediction markets exceeded $29 billion. Source: Dune. Blockchain.com insists that SnapMarkets is not binary options. The company describes the service as a "simple and transparent way" to engage with price movements, rather than a traditional derivative instrument. Regulators in the US and Europe approach such products with caution. In 2018-2019, EU and UK authorities banned offering binary options to retail clients. In the US, such platforms are regulated by the CFTC. Due to regulatory restrictions, SnapMarkets is unavailable to residents of the US and UK. The service supports integration with Blockchain.com wallets and third-party DeFi applications. New users are automatically provided with a non-custodial wallet. Earlier, on May 2, developers of Hyperliquid activated the HIP-4 protocol on the HyperEVM mainnet. The main innovation was the introduction of prediction markets.  

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Compass (COMP) stock surged 30% after reporting surprise Q1 profit of $0.03 EPS vs. expected -$0.21 loss. Revenue climbed 99% to $2.70B year-over-year. The post Compass (COMP) Shares Soar 30% on Unexpected Q1 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose just 2.4% while AMD surged 15% on earnings. The AI chip market is shifting from GPUs to CPUs—and that's changing the game. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Inches Up 2.4% While AMD Rockets 15% — What’s Behind the Disconnect? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zcash price surged more than 40% on Wednesday, briefly touching the $600 mark after Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain revealed the firm had quietly accumulated a significant position in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency since early 2024.  According to data from crypto.news,…

Should You Buy Right Now? Why It Could Be the for 2026 XRP has faced some tough times lately. It’s down about 25% this year and a huge 62% from its peak of $3.65 just a year ago. Right now, […] The post Should You Buy XRP Right Now? Why It Could Be the Top Crypto Pick for 2026 appeared first on Blockmanity.

Altcoins hit the $1 trillion milestone as Zcash, XRP, and Dogecoin break from the pack, fueled by a rare alignment of privacy demand, institutional ETF liquidity, and X Money anticipation.

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Wadoozie reimagines memecoins with narrative-driven token model ahead of May 27 launch. The memecoin space has largely been a game of tickers, trending hashtags, and fleeting attention. Wadoozie wants to change that narrative. The Ethereum-based project is building something structurally…

A trader deposited roughly 500,000 USDC into the decentralized perpetuals platform Hyperliquid early Wednesday and leveraged it 40 times, opening a $20.32 million bitcoin short with a liquidation threshold sitting at $82,236, just over 1% above bitcoin’s current trading level. Key Takeaways: Trader 0x128e opened a $20.32M, 40x BTC short on Hyperliquid, per Lookonchain. The […]

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21Shares launches STRC ETN on LSE, providing UK investors access to Strategy's bitcoin-linked preferred equity with 11.50% monthly yield in GBP. The post 21Shares Debuts STRC ETN on London Stock Exchange With 11.50% Monthly Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.

Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and BP shares tumbled over 3% as oil prices crashed below $100 on U.S.-Iran peace deal optimism and Strait of Hormuz pause. The post Major Oil Stocks Plunge as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Send Crude Prices Tumbling appeared first on Blockonomi.

Robinhood’s ZEC listing, easing US–Iran tensions and a shrinking liquid supply of tokens are further strengthening the bullish outlook for Zcash in the coming weeks.

The Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to go live by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token framework.

Remittance firms are using crypto to bypass parts of traditional settlement infrastructure, but this does not mean SWIFT is disappearing.

OpenTrade raised $17 million to expand its stablecoin yield platform, bringing total funding above $30 million as it scales stablecoin yield infrastructure for global clients.

Western Digital (WDC) executives sold over $10M in stock this week. CEO Irving Tan and COO Vidyadhara Gubbi cashed out as WDC nears record highs. The post Western Digital (WDC) Stock: Executives Unload $10M+ as Shares Approach Peak Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.

The price of the leading cryptocurrency climbed above $82,000, a three-month high. K33 Research noted that prolonged market pessimism is setting the stage for further gains. Source: K33. Funding rates in the derivatives market have stayed negative for 67 straight days. The 30-day average funding has surpassed the spring 2020 record—the longest streak in the past decade. Source: K33. Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33, stressed that this pattern reflects traders’ defensive positioning. Historically, extended periods of negative funding have coincided with market bottoms. According to K33, buying bitcoin during bearish phases delivers higher returns than random entries. The probability of profit over horizons up to a year in such periods is 83%–96%, versus 55%–70% for purchases on arbitrary days. Lunde added that the state of the derivatives market creates a risk of a short squeeze. In his view, the metrics reflect genuine market sentiment rather than technical patterns. All past episodes with similar funding rates proved favourable for accumulation. Bitcoin and key resistance BloFin’s analysts compared the current market structure with January’s set-up. Then the leading cryptocurrency rose 22%, reached $98,000 and hit the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA). A 38% drop to $60,000 followed. 1/💡 Is Bitcoin about to break higher, or repeat January’s rejection?The current rally mirrors January, when BTC surged 22% to $98K, hit the 200D EMA, RSI entered overbought territory, and got rejected hard, dropping 38% to $60k.🟠 BTC: Same resistance, different demand… https://t.co/ATgNcK6tAi pic.twitter.com/uLvsAiM30a— BloFin Research (@BloFin_Academy) May 6, 2026 Bitcoin is again moving within an ascending channel, and the Relative Strength Index is nearing overbought territory. Yet the fundamentals look stronger than at the start of the year: in April, net inflows into spot bitcoin-ETFs totalled $2.44bn—the best since last autumn; large players and corporations are absorbing supply: Strategy bought over 100,000 BTC, and whales accumulated 270,000 BTC over the month; corporate demand is 2.5 times the pace of new coin issuance by miners. The critical range is $83,000–84,000. A sustained break above the 200-day EMA would confirm the bull trend. Among external risks, experts highlight uncertainty after the change of leadership at the Fed and the impact of oil prices on global inflation. These factors could heighten volatility and spur outflows from risk assets. Bitcoin at $93,000 XWIN Japan’s analysts called $93,000 a key upside target for bitcoin. In their view, this level stems from the mechanics of price gaps on the CME. Why $93,000 Is a Key Upside Target for Bitcoin“CME gaps are not guarantees, but signals. They represent zones where positioning, liquidity, and market psychology converge, making them key reference points for future price action.” – By @xwinfinance pic.twitter.com/H1rh2O2eIJ— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) May 6, 2026 Gaps arise from differing trading schedules: CME futures operate only on weekdays, whereas the spot market runs around the clock. As a result, zones of thin liquidity form between Friday’s close and Monday’s open. Experts stressed that a gap is not merely a “magnet” for price but an area where no trades occurred. The market tends to revisit such zones to rebalance positions and refill liquidity. Open interest (OI)—the total number of active contracts—is a key factor. Elevated OI points to excess leverage. When traders start to close positions or face liquidations, price moves toward liquidity clusters—often the gaps. One gap has already been filled. The next target is around $93,000, which XWIN Japan sees as a logical medium-term reference. Analysts cautioned that the move will not necessarily be linear. If leverage swells without support from spot demand, the market may first turn lower. Such a correction would flush weak positions before a subsequent rise toward the upper target. De-escalation in the Middle East The price of the leading cryptocurrency exceeded $80,000 alongside gains in US equities. QCP Capital’s analysts linked the positive tone to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz. Easing regional tensions pushed oil prices down and the dollar weaker. Investors read this as a cue to buy risk assets. The S&P 500 posted its best result since 2020, and bitcoin reaffirmed its correlation with equities. The options market does not yet confirm a full-fledged breakout. One-month implied volatility sits near 41%, and demand for put options persists—participants are buying bitcoin but continue to hedge risks. Analysts highlighted key sources of pressure on prices: Japan: a weak yen and rising government-bond yields could constrain global liquidity; macro: sticky inflation and high US interest rates; energy: a possible return of rising oil prices. For the rally to extend, bitcoin needs to hold above $82,000–83,000. QCP Capital warned that until these levels are cleared, any advance could flip into a sell-off if the external backdrop deteriorates. On May 5, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said, that bitcoin would rise to $125,000 by year-end.

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Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin has stated that the global economy will gradually transition on-chain. He made this remark at the Consensus 2026 conference, reports CoinDesk. "We are moving towards a world where virtually the entire economy will be tokenized," noted Lubin. According to him, tokenization has moved beyond experimentation—it first took hold in stablecoins, then spread to treasury bonds and other real assets. Traditional financial institutions and regulators are increasingly considering blockchain as infrastructure for the capital market, he emphasized.  Ethereum as a Base for Tokenization In a conversation with The Block, Lubin estimated the volume of traditional financial assets at approximately $700 trillion. He believes Ethereum is structurally prepared to absorb a significant portion of this flow—thanks to its neutrality, security, and compatibility with EVM.  This is also facilitated by the network's inherent architecture, which allows for the issuance of assets without creating a separate blockchain for each one. The future growth of Ether, according to the expert, is linked to the on-chain transfer of stocks, treasury bonds, ETFs, and other financial instruments.  Ethereum already leads in tokenization activity of RWA: the platform's share in the segment, which exceeds $31 billion, is over 50%.  Source: RWA.xyz. Treasury Companies  Lubin described the model of crypto treasuries as "a valuable, powerful, and important construct for the digital asset space and traditional finance." 🔥-side with @ethereumJoseph and @robbieklages live from MainStage pic.twitter.com/4eihBoYDYM— #Consensus2026 → Miami (@consensus2026) May 5, 2026 Companies accumulating Ethereum and Bitcoin could become a source of long-term capital for the ecosystem, he believes. Among successful examples, the ConsenSys CEO highlighted Strategy, BitMine, and SharpLink.  Such structures are beneficial if they do not abuse leverage, can withstand volatility, and are focused on developing the underlying networks.  However, Lubin distinguished these firms from "superficial copies." In his view, launching treasury companies based on "weak" tokens or short-lived ecosystems could harm the projects themselves. DeFi Hacks and AI's Role The Ethereum co-founder also commented on recent incidents in the DeFi sector, including the hack of the Kelp protocol. ConsenSys and Lubin personally had previously directed 30,000 ETH to the DeFi United fund, created to restore rsETH collateral.  The expert does not view these attacks as evidence of the failure of decentralized finance. He stated that the early financial infrastructure is undergoing a painful strengthening process, with attackers effectively exposing weaknesses in protocols. Lubin estimates that the coming year will remain unstable. However, he is confident that the development of artificial intelligence will help create more reliable software.  Quantum Risks The ConsenSys CEO separately addressed the topic of quantum computing. He noted that Ethereum's transition to quantum resistance is already embedded in the existing scaling roadmap and will become a "byproduct" of planned improvements. The situation with Bitcoin is more complex, Lubin added. In his opinion, the community will eventually need to set a deadline for phasing out vulnerable address types. Such a transition could spark disputes over ownership rights—especially concerning old inactive coins.  Previously, the community was outraged by developer Jameson Lopp's initiative, which proposes freezing assets vulnerable to quantum computers. Around 1.7 million BTC are at risk.  Back in September last year, Lubin predicted a 100-fold increase in Ethereum's price due to mass adoption by institutional players.

OpenAI's Greg Brockman testifies about Elon Musk's aggressive 2017 attempt to gain full control of the AI company to fund his Mars colonization plans. The post Elon Musk’s Power Grab: How an $80B Mars Dream Nearly Destroyed OpenAI appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stockcoin.ai has raised a seed round led by Amber Group to build an AI-native trading OS that pipes on-chain signals into stock and crypto futures flows while adding Hong Kong IPO and US pre‑IPO access from a single interface. Stockcoin.ai,…

This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of BiggerZ. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. The continued expansion of cryptocurrency is reshaping digital industries beyond finance, including online casinos and sportsbooks. According to industry observations, crypto-based betting platforms have gained traction as users seek faster transaction speeds and […]

Toncoin maintains steady upside momentum since Pavel Durov made the big unveiling of the plan to let Telegram become the network’s lead validator.

AMD stock jumped 18.8% premarket on strong earnings, TSMC capacity allocation win, and accelerating server CPU demand. Analysts upgraded targets to $625. The post AMD (AMD) Stock Surges 18.8% on TSMC Capacity Win and Strong Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

Apple (AAPL) stock gains as iOS 27 plans reveal third-party AI model integration, expanding Siri and app features with user choice at the forefront. The post Apple (AAPL) Stock Climbs on iOS 27 AI Model Selection Plans appeared first on Blockonomi.

A closer look at some of the key advancements surrounding Ripple and its ecosystem.

Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz reiterates his stance on XRP price outlook.

The question people keep asking about Bitcoin is the wrong one. They want to know if it will hit $80,000. The more interesting question is what happens to the world when it does, and whether everyday spending is finally ready to keep up. Bitcoin is currently trading in a range that, just three years ago, would [...] The post Bitcoin at $80K Is Not a Prediction. It’s a Rounding Error. appeared first on Blockonomi.

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IBM introduced new enterprise artificial intelligence tools on Tuesday aimed at helping organizations build and manage internal AI systems across hybrid cloud environments. According to a May 6 press release, IBM announced new additions to its IBM Enterprise Advantage and…

The Wall Street titan has now launched crypto trading for a small portion of its customers under its E*Trade platform, as the company plans to offer more investment options linked to the cryptocurrency asset class. Morgan Stanley is also undercutting its rivals on fees. Morgan Stanley Rolls Out Crypto Trading Pilot on E*Trade Giants of […]

Crypto Buzz: and Market Impact In the fast-moving world of crypto, big news from the government can shake things up. Recently, the The post Crypto Buzz: White House Teases Bitcoin Stockpile Update and Market Impact appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Eli Lilly (LLY) stock rises 2% as the pharmaceutical giant announces $4.5B in new Indiana manufacturing investments, totaling over $21B since 2020. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Climbs as Pharma Giant Unveils Historic $4.5B Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

On May 6, Samsung shares surged by over 15%, pushing the company's market capitalisation beyond $1 trillion. This milestone makes Samsung the second Asian company, after TSMC, to reach this mark. Samsung stock chart. Source: Yahoo Finance. The company first crossed the $1 trillion threshold on February 26. Now, its shares have surpassed record levels and are on track for the largest single-day gain in history. The rally followed a strong quarterly report. Samsung's semiconductor division posted record profits in the first quarter, exceeding expert expectations. Operating profit reached 53.7 trillion won ($36 billion), against a forecast of 35.3 trillion won. The figure increased 48-fold, largely due to high margins on equipment for AI infrastructure and data centres. Experts believe the chip division will set new profit records in the coming quarters, as contract prices rise amid limited supply. They cite a more than 180% increase in semiconductor exports from Korea in the first 20 days of April as evidence. An additional boost to the stock came from a Bloomberg report: Apple held preliminary talks with Samsung and Intel about manufacturing chips for its devices in the United States. The potential deal would allow the iPhone maker to diversify its supply beyond TSMC. Shares of the South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix rose by more than 10%. The Kospi index added 6% and climbed above 7000 points for the first time. Memory: The Engine of Growth Sales of the chip manufacturer SK Hynix increased by more than 10%. The Kospi index added 6% and climbed above 7000 points for the first time. High-bandwidth memory supports Samsung's profitability, yet the company still faces stiff competition from SK Hynix. Samsung is closing the gap in the rapidly growing AI memory segment: in February, the company announced it was the first in the world to begin mass production of HBM4 — sixth-generation chips. These are expected to become a key component of Nvidia's future AI architecture, Vera Rubin, designed for handling resource-intensive tasks in data centres. Samsung is considering transitioning to multi-year contracts for memory chip supply.

The FCA has opened a competition investigation into Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal focusing on PayPal's digital wallet funding. Stock prices dropped on the news. The post FCA Launches Investigation Into Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal Over Competition Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

CME Group (CME) stock fell as the exchange announced Bitcoin Volatility futures launching in June, providing regulated hedging tools for crypto traders. The post CME Group (CME) Stock Dips Ahead of Bitcoin Volatility Futures Debut in June appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Morgan Stanley is bringing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to E*Trade clients soon.

Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have introduced Pay.sh, a Solana-based gateway designed to let AI agents discover, access and pay for APIs on a per-request basis using stablecoins. The launch positions Solana as payment infrastructure for agentic software workflows, with Google Cloud APIs including Gemini, BigQuery, Vertex AI, BigTable and Cloud Run among the first […]

Samsung and SK Hynix both crushed Q1 2026 earnings. Compare their AI memory strategies, HBM leadership, and analyst ratings to pick the better stock. The post AI Memory Giants Face Off: Samsung vs SK Hynix Stock Comparison for 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Linea Consortium board director Declan Fox said the move gives its technology a neutral, foundation-governed home.

Bubblemaps said it identified a large wallet cluster that accumulated 90% of the Mystery token’s supply at launch, raising concerns around the token’s distribution.

On May 5, 2026, that barrier was largely demolished as Kraken and MoneyGram announced a massive strategic partnership to enable crypto-to-cash withdrawals at a global scale.

Anonymous crypto whale sues Coinbase over frozen funds from $55M DAI theft. Exchange demands court order before releasing traced stolen assets. The post Coinbase Sued by Crypto Whale Over $55M DAI Theft Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.

Introduction: Most Forex Traders Aren’t Losing to the Market — They’re Losing to Systems Most Forex traders don’t fail because of bad strategies. They fail because they are trading manually in a market dominated by systems. In 2026, Forex is no longer a space where human reaction speed determines outcomes. It’s a system-driven environment where [...] The post Can AI Bot Be Used for Forex Trading? 8 Forex Trading Bot To Get Started Quickly appeared first on Blockonomi.

BMW stock rallied 6% after Q1 automotive margins hit 5% and free cash flow surged to €777M, beating forecasts despite a 25% profit decline. The post BMW (BMW.DE) Stock Surges 6% on Strong Q1 Margins and Cash Flow Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock gained 2% after Anthropic committed ~$200B to Google Cloud over five years, representing 40%+ of Google's cloud revenue backlog. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Surges on Massive $200B Anthropic Cloud Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

CryptoQuant flags Bitcoin’s unfilled $93k CME futures gap as a key upside “price magnet,” not a guaranteed destiny, for the next leg of the BTC cycle. CryptoQuant analysts say $93,000 is a key upside target for Bitcoin (BTC), anchored around…

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Bitcoin price climbed above the key $82,000 resistance level on Wednesday as easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices, and continued spot ETF inflows boosted risk appetite across the crypto market. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price surged…

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Hut 8 (HUT) stock jumped 37% after announcing a $9.8B AI data center lease in Texas, increasing total contracted capacity to 597 MW and contract value to $16.8B. The post Hut 8 (HUT) Stock Soars 37% on Massive $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.

AMD surged 20% on AI chip momentum while oil stocks fell on Iran peace progress. Disney, Uber, and cruise lines rallied on strong earnings and lower fuel costs. The post Market Movers Today: AMD (AMD) Soars 20%, Oil Stocks Tumble on Iran Deal Optimism appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP targets $2 and Zcash surges 40% as Dogecoin ETFs break their $0 streak amid a mini altseason, while Morgan Stanley ignites a pricing war ahead of the May 8 NFP macro shock.

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Zcash is beating every other cryptocurrency out there since appetite for privacy surge.

MicroStrategy : Will Sales Answer Key BTC Strategy Questions? Bitcoin holders watch closely when big players like MicroStrategy report earnings. As the top corporate Bitcoin whale, MicroStrategy’s moves can shake the crypto market. In their latest first-quarter results, founder Michael […] The post MicroStrategy Bitcoin Whale Earnings: Will Sales Answer Key BTC Strategy Questions? appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Privacy trading infrastructure Gh0st has officially launched on BNB Chain, deploying a multi-wallet orchestration system that severs the onchain link between a user’s primary address and their actual trade execution. Key Takeaways: Gh0st has launched on BNB Chain, routing trades through dozens of wallets to mask user addresses. BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets native privacy […]

TLDR: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says stablecoin supply could grow from $300 billion to $4 trillion by 2030. DoorDash is testing stablecoin payouts for 10 million Dashers across more than 40 countries via Stripe. Hougan argues simplicity, not cost savings, is the real driver behind big tech’s stablecoin adoption push. Visa’s stablecoin pilot hit a [...] The post Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan: Big Tech Stablecoin Adoption Could Unlock $4 Trillion Supply by 2030 appeared first on Blockonomi.