Gold extends gains above $4,700 as US-Iran peace negotiations push oil lower, ease inflation worries, and weaken the dollar. Silver surges over 6%. The post Gold Climbs Past $4,700 Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough Between Washington and Tehran appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase (COIN) reports Q1 earnings Thursday with revenue expected at $1.49B, down from $2.03B YoY. Stock down 13.6% YTD amid crypto market weakness. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock: Wall Street Braces for Challenging Q1 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wall Street behemoth Morgan Stanley has launched its long-awaited crypto trading pilot on its E*Trade platform, aiming to challenge major established players with competitive pricing. Related Reading: Spain’s Sabadell To Join Qivalis Consortium For Major Euro Stablecoin Push Morgan Stanley Debuts Crypto Trading Pilot Baking giant Morgan Stanley has rolled out a pilot to offer […]

Oil prices tumbled more than 2% Thursday as the U.S. and Iran neared a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns. The post Crude Oil Tumbles Over 2% as U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement Nears Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin price rebounded back above $81,000 as investor risk-on sentiment improved after Iran signalled that it was reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war between the two nations. After falling over 2.3% from a 4-month high of $82,751 on…

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Upbit listed B3 on its Korean won market via Base, adding trading controls and network rules as the layer-3 token gains direct Korea access.

Major Bitcoin holders on the decentralized platform Hyperliquid have significantly increased their net long positions, according to analysts at Glassnode. Whales on Hyperliquid have been longing the breakout of the range. Their conviction and long positioning have steadily increased over the past two months, signaling strong bullish sentiment among big perp players.📊https://t.co/G1mZrpr16c pic.twitter.com/uDuKtMFdWv— glassnode (@glassnode) April 24, 2026 Whales have been aggressively increasing their bets on the asset's rise for several weeks. The trend intensified after the price of digital gold broke through the resistance level. According to CoinGlass, the assets of large investors on Hyperliquid have reached $4.43 billion. Of this, longs account for $2.2 billion (49.62%), while shorts make up $2.23 billion (50.38%). Source: CoinGlass. One significant address holds a long position on Ethereum with 15x leverage at a price of $2265.48, with an unrealized profit of $2.88 million. Source: CoinGlass. The price of the leading cryptocurrency briefly rose above $82,000 — the highest level in three months. The average 30-day funding rate has remained negative for 67 consecutive days — the longest period in a decade. Experts believe such figures may indicate a market bottom. On the Binance exchange, sentiment remains pessimistic. The ratio of long to short positions stands at 0.53. A value below one indicates bearish expectations prevail among most platform users. In April, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted Hyperliquid's leadership in the prediction market due to the HYPE token.   In May, developers of the decentralized exchange activated the HyperEVM protocol HIP-4 on the main network. The main innovation was the introduction of prediction markets.  

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The leading lending protocol Aave has liquidated the remaining positions of hacker Kelp in rsETH as part of the approved recovery plan. In line with the technical plan outlined below, the attacker's rsETH positions on Aave have been liquidated on Ethereum and Arbitrum. The liquidated collateral now sits with the Recovery Guardian as specified in the AIP.No other users were affected, and Umbrella was also… https://t.co/GQxroGuME0— Aave (@aave) May 6, 2026 The funds obtained are transferred to a special multi-signature wallet managed by the DeFi United fund. The assets are used to restore rsETH collateral and compensate affected users. How the Liquidation Occurred The attacker's positions were placed in Aave versions on Ethereum and Arbitrum. Community approval was required for their liquidation: over 90% of users supported the decision. Thanks to the 1,600+ addresses representing over 190 million ARB tokens who have voted on unfreezing the ETH related to the April 18 rsETH incident, currently held by the Arbitrum DAO.Reaching quorum with a strong show of approval from delegates and the Arbitrum community is a… pic.twitter.com/mhIHH7iZ89— Aave (@aave) May 6, 2026 The DAO temporarily altered the rsETH oracle price to create a shortfall in the attacker's position, and after the procedure was completed, parameters were returned to their original values. The Battle for 30,000 ETH At the time of publication, the DeFi United initiative had attracted over $320 million from industry participants and users. The largest contribution came from the L2 network Arbitrum, which froze 30,766 ETH following the attack. In early May, the project's DAO initiated a vote on transferring these funds to the fund. This move is supported by 90.5% of the community. Source: snapshot.org. The final decision was expected on May 7, but a New York court prohibited Arbitrum from disposing of the frozen coins. They are claimed by victims of North Korean terrorists, affected during the 2015 abductions. Aave called the court's logic legally unsound and demanded the lifting of restrictions. The plaintiffs' lawyers questioned the project's right to challenge the freeze. Earlier on May 7, hackers attacked market maker TrustedVolumes and stole $6 million. This was the fifth breach since the beginning of the month.

Bittrex has asked a U.S. federal court to overturn its $24 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the regulator abandoned the crypto enforcement approach used against the exchange under the Biden administration. According to a motion filed…

OpenPayd's CCO discusses how payments, FX, and digital assets are converging and why unified infrastructure is becoming essential for growth.

Aave liquidates Kelp DAO hacker's rsETH holdings on Ethereum and Arbitrum, bringing DeFi United's recovery fund to within 10% of its restoration goal. The post Aave Executes Liquidation of Kelp DAO Exploiter’s Holdings in $293M Recovery Effort appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) 5-year price forecast: baseline target $6,500, bull case $12,000. Analysis covers ETF adoption, staking dynamics, and Layer-2 impact. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Forecast: Analyst Targets for the Next 5 Years appeared first on Blockonomi.

Sen. Gillibrand demands ethics provision banning officials from crypto holdings before CLARITY Act vote. Senate could act before August 10 recess. The post Senate Crypto Legislation Hinges on Ethics Rules Targeting Officials’ Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

BNY plans Abu Dhabi crypto custody with Finstreet and ADI Foundation, starting with BTC and ETH before stablecoins and tokenized asset work.

Toncoin jumped 32% to $2.89, marking a 110% increase since Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a major strategic shift and a sixfold fee reduction. The ‘Regime Change’: Bringing TON Back in-House The native token of The Open Network, Toncoin (TON), rose to $2.89, surging by nearly 32% in 24 hours. The jump continued an ascent […]

Ripple CTO David "JoelKatz" Schwartz has candidly revealed his reluctance to publicly share his optimism for XRP and the broader crypto market.

JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ripple complete first cross-border tokenized US Treasury transfer on XRP Ledger, marking a milestone in blockchain finance. The post Major Financial Giants Execute Historic Tokenized Treasury Transaction on XRP Ledger appeared first on Blockonomi.

Toncoin (TON) jumps 18% to $2.15 after Telegram takes control, cuts fees 6x, and becomes largest validator. Can TON reach $3.00? Analysis inside. The post Toncoin (TON) Surges 18% as Telegram Assumes Network Leadership — Is $3.00 Next? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.

World's largest custodian bank to introduce solutions for Bitcoin and Ethereum holders.

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Meta and DoorDash pilot stablecoin payments, signaling mainstream adoption. Experts predict $4T market by 2030, though Tether-Circle dominance raises concerns. The post Major Tech Giants Signal Stablecoin Revolution as Meta and DoorDash Launch Payment Pilots appeared first on Blockonomi.

Swiss crypto bank AMINA has become the first FINMA-regulated lender to offer custody and trading support for Canton Coin. According to AMINA, the new integration gives clients regulated access to the Canton Network, a blockchain built for capital markets activity…

Zcash (ZEC) soared 40% after Multicoin Capital revealed a major position. Technical breakout targets $800 as privacy coin gains institutional backing. The post Zcash (ZEC) Explodes 40% After Multicoin Capital Discloses Strategic Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Near One warns quantum attacks could make crypto ownership hard to prove as NEAR prepares a quantum-safe signing testnet rollout by Q2 2026.

Paraguay now controls 4.3% of the global Bitcoin network — a figure that caught the attention of Colombia’s president and may be shaping the country’s next big energy bet. Related Reading: Western Union Enters Stablecoin Race With USDPT Launch On Solana An Indigenous Community At The Center Colombian President Gustavo Petro went public this week […]

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VIRTUAL, NEAR, and VVV follow suit in terms of daily gains today.

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AE Coin and USD Universal have introduced a regulated stablecoin conversion framework in the UAE that enables near-instant exchange between UAE dirham and U.S. dollar-backed payment tokens for institutional use. According to a March 7 announcement the system has been…

In the fast-moving world of blockchain and crypto, clear rules can make all the difference. Pantera Capital, a top crypto investment firm, calls the a ‘major moment’ for the industry. This new law aims to bring order to stablecoins and […] The post Pantera Capital Sees Clarity Act as Game-Changing Milestone for Blockchain Growth appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bithumb signs an SSID partnership to explore a licensed Vietnam crypto exchange as regulators push trading toward local platforms this year.

XRP trades near $1.45 as analysts track a Gartley pattern with $2.64 target and symmetrical triangle suggesting breakout above $1.50 resistance zone. The post XRP (XRP) Price: Technical Patterns Signal Potential Rally to $2.64 appeared first on Blockonomi.

VanEck's Matthew Sigel forecasts Bitcoin reaching $1 million within five years, citing demographic trends and Nasdaq correlation as key drivers. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Could Hit $1 Million in Five Years, VanEck Executive Predicts appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Grant Cardone merges $100M Bitcoin with real estate in a hybrid LLC model. Cardone Capital now holds $200M in BTC, targeting 22-32% returns. The post Grant Cardone Allocates $100M in Bitcoin to Real Estate Investment — The Strategy Explained appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Grant Cardone adds $100M Bitcoin to $235M real estate deal, bringing total BTC holdings to $200M. Targets 22-32% returns with hybrid LLC structure. The post Grant Cardone Injects $100M Bitcoin Into Real Estate Deal — Here’s His Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana (SOL) surges to $90 with $16M in shorts liquidated. Alpenglow upgrade nears as open interest hits $5.55B and derivatives volume explodes 194%. The post Solana (SOL) Surges to $90 as $16M Short Squeeze Ignites Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana (SOL) rallies to $90 with $16M in shorts liquidated. Alpenglow upgrade targets faster confirmations as open interest hits $5.55B. Is a breakout near? The post Solana (SOL) Surges Past $90 as $16M Short Liquidation Sparks Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Here's what happened during the first Pi Network team appearance at the Miami conference.

Anthropic has doubled the five-hour usage limits for Claude Code across its Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. We’ve agreed to a partnership with @SpaceX that will substantially increase our compute capacity.This, along with our other recent compute deals, means that we’ve been able to increase our usage limits for Claude Code and the Claude API.— Claude (@claudeai) May 6, 2026 The company has also lifted the reduction of Claude Code limits during peak hours for Pro and Max accounts and significantly increased the API rate limits for Claude Opus models. Source: Anthropic. These changes were made possible by a partnership agreement with SpaceX, which has significantly boosted computing capacity. “The combination of this deal with other recent agreements has allowed us to increase the usage limits for Claude Code and Claude API,” the announcement stated. xAI Joins SpaceX The AI startup xAI ceased to exist after being acquired by SpaceX, now operating as a division of the space company under the name SpaceXAI. Anthropic has gained access to the entire capacity of the Colossus 1 data center: over 300 MW, or more than 220,000 Nvidia GPUs. Other computing deals include: Amazon — up to 5 GW, with nearly 1 GW by the end of 2026; Google and Broadcom — 5 GW, agreement effective in 2027; Microsoft and Nvidia — Azure capacity valued up to $30 billion; Investments in U.S. AI infrastructure totaling $50 billion in collaboration with Fluidstack. “We train and deploy Claude on various AI hardware platforms — AWS Trainium, Google TPU, and Nvidia GPUs — and continue to explore opportunities for additional capacity,” Anthropic stated. The company is interested in partnering with SpaceX to develop orbital computing solutions with several gigawatts of power. Expansion is also planned internationally, with a recently announced partnership with Amazon to establish infrastructure in Asia and Europe. Previously, Claude users complained that the bot was rapidly consuming limits. Back in late April, Anthropic released a set of connectors enabling Claude to work directly with popular design and 3D tools: Blender, Adobe, Autodesk, Ableton, SketchUp, and others.

The liquidity provider 1inch, known as TrustedVolumes, has suffered a loss of nearly $6 million due to a hack. According to Blockaid, the attack targeted the project's router contract on the Ethereum network.  🚨 Blockaid's exploit detection system has identified an on-going exploit on TrustedVolumes (1inch market maker / resolver, @trustedvolumes ).Chain: EthereumVictim contract: TrustedVolumes resolver — 0x9bA0CF1588E1DFA905eC948F7FE5104dD40EDa31Exploiter:…— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 7, 2026 The stolen assets include:  1291 WETH; 206,282 USDT; 16,939 WBTC; 1.2 million USDC. Experts noted that the same address was responsible for exploiting a vulnerability in a 1inch smart contract in March 2025, resulting in a $5 million loss. This time, the breach was due to an error in a custom proxy contract for request-for-quote exchanges controlled by TrustedVolumes.  The project team confirmed the attack and published the hacker's wallet addresses. 🚨 We were recently exploited.The addresses currently holding the stolen funds are: [https://t.co/Uffg1StIhA](https://t.co/Uffg1StIhA) — approx. $3M [https://t.co/gUCDHwOOTC](https://t.co/gUCDHwOOTC) — approx. $3M [https://t.co/68Lu7Bq0MJ][https://t.co/68Lu7Bq0MJ] —…— TrustedVolumes (@trustedvolumes) May 7, 2026 "We are open to constructive dialogue regarding bug bounties and mutually acceptable solutions," the developers wrote.  DeFi Continues to Suffer  The breach of TrustedVolumes marks the fifth such incident since the beginning of May. According to DefiLlama, protocols Bisq, Sharwa.Finance, SmartCredit, and Ekubo were previously affected. The latter suffered the greatest loss, amounting to $1.4 million. Source: DefiLlama.  April set a record for the number of hacks in the crypto industry. Experts recorded 20 attacks, with a total of $635 million stolen — the highest since February 2025, when the Bybit exchange alone lost nearly $1.5 billion. Last month, Andrew Moss from Jefferies bank stated that the series of exploits in the DeFi sector might dampen Wall Street companies' interest in blockchain technology.  Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin believes that the new financial infrastructure is merely undergoing a painful strengthening process, with attackers effectively exposing weaknesses in the protocols.

Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has appealed for public donations after legal costs tied to his U.S. criminal case left him with more than $2 million in debt and a $250,000 court-imposed fine. According to a Wednesday post Rodriguez published…

The framework will enable near-instant conversion between dirham- and dollar-denominated stablecoins under the United Arab Emirates’s regulated payment token system.

Donald Trump’s sons’ company, American Bitcoin, missed analyst revenue estimates and posted narrower losses as it ramped up its mining capacity.

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Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were sentenced to five and four years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in the crypto protocol.

American Bitcoin reported an $81.7M Q1 loss and missed revenue estimates despite record mining output and lower Bitcoin production costs.

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Bakkt and Zoth have entered into a strategic partnership framework to build a compliant stablecoin payment infrastructure across remittance corridors connecting the U.S., South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. According to a press release shared with crypto.news,…

The Fear & Greed Index suggests digital asset traders are fearful even after the latest price recovery above $82,000 that Bitcoin has observed. Crypto Fear & Greed Index Is Still Pointing At A Fearful Market The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among […]

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The Bitcoin Core team has rectified a memory safety-related bug. A significant portion of nodes still operates with vulnerable software. A new high severity level advisory has been posted:https://t.co/zBboOF1IJC— Bitcoin Core Project (@bitcoincoreorg) May 5, 2026 The bug was discovered by researcher Cory Fields, who reported it on November 2, 2024. A few days later, programmer Pieter Wuille released a covert patch: to avoid attracting the attention of malicious actors, the patch was issued under a neutral name—as a routine debugging improvement for parallel script verification. The fix was incorporated into the codebase in December 2024 and included in the Bitcoin Core 29.0 release in April 2025. The last vulnerable 28.x branch reached the end of its lifecycle on April 19, 2026—only then did developers disclose the details. Bitcoin Core emphasized that the vulnerability did not affect the blockchain's consensus rules and was solely related to local memory handling in node software. Nature of the Issue The vulnerability was the first memory safety bug in Bitcoin Core's history. Under certain conditions, a miner could create a specially crafted invalid block that would crash the victim's node during parallel script verification. Theoretically, the issue also opened a path to remote code execution during incorrect memory states. Bitcoin Core deemed such a scenario unlikely due to block format constraints but assessed the risk as high. The attack was mitigated by a simple economic factor: exploiting the vulnerability would require an attacker to expend real hashrate on mining invalid blocks without receiving a reward. Developers have fixed the bug, but a significant portion of the network has yet to update. According to Clark Moody, about 43% of Bitcoin nodes still run on older client versions. In April, programmers demonstrated Bitcoin consensus vulnerabilities.

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Morgan Stanley's E*Trade platform launches crypto trading pilot at 0.50% fees, undercutting Coinbase, Robinhood, and Schwab. Full rollout coming in 2025. The post E*Trade Rolls Out Crypto Trading With Lower Fees Than Coinbase and Robinhood appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) sees $260M ETF inflows but struggles below $2,400 amid whale selling and weak retail interest. Key levels and outlook analyzed. The post Ethereum (ETH) Struggles at $2,400 Despite $260M in ETF Inflows — What’s Holding It Back? appeared first on Blockonomi.

American Bitcoin (ABTC) stock rose after Q1 earnings showed record 817 BTC mined despite $81.8M loss as Bitcoin prices tumbled 22% during the quarter. The post American Bitcoin (ABTC) Stock: Mining Output Hits All-Time High Despite $81.8M Q1 Loss appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin (BTC) holds near $81,421 three-month high as John Bollinger's trend model turns positive. Strategy may sell BTC while Iran deal hopes boost sentiment. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Holds Strong at $81K as Bollinger’s Trend Model Signals Full Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Aave Labs has completed the liquidation of the Kelp DAO attacker’s remaining rsETH-backed positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum, moving the DeFi United recovery effort closer to restoring full backing for the restaked Ether token after April’s $293 million exploit. Aave…

TrustedVolumes lost nearly $6M in an exploit tied to its RFQ swap proxy, as Blockaid linked the attacker to a past 1inch Fusion hack.

The possibility of alien disclosure has risen, with Polymarket traders estimating a 20% chance for alien life to be confirmed by the U.S. government this year. Recently, reports of meetings between church pastors and intelligence officers have surged, allegedly to prepare for an upcoming reveal event. Alien Disclosure Odds Rise Among Reports Of Intelligence Meetings […]

TLDR: BNY, overseeing $59 trillion in assets, launches regulated crypto custody services inside Abu Dhabi Global Market. The partnership with Finstreet and ADI Foundation starts with bitcoin and ether before expanding to stablecoins. BNY becomes the first major U.S. systemically important bank to offer digital asset custody in the UAE region. The UAE’s dirham-backed stablecoin [...] The post BNY Expands Crypto Custody to Abu Dhabi Through Finstreet and ADI Foundation Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto-backed Republican James Baird won Indiana’s primary after $514K in PAC support, as Fairshake expands its 2026 election push.

Ethereum is struggling to push above $2,400 as buying pressure builds against resistance that has capped the recovery at every recent attempt. The market is heating up — but a CryptoQuant analyst has examined the derivatives data and found a reading that adds important structural context to both the difficulty at the current level and […]

The lesser-known altcoin just posted a mind-blowing rally of over 300% at one point.

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Trading protocol Trusted Volumes falling victim to a catastrophic smart contract exploit.

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The crypto news today cycle changed on May 5 when Bitcoin broke past $81,000 for the first time since January, driven by a $199 million short squeeze per CoinGlass data and $2.44 billion in April spot ETF inflows, the strongest monthly figure since October 2025 per Bitcoin.com. Crypto news of this size would normally take over [...] The post Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $81,000 on $199 Million Short Squeeze and Pepeto Presale Crosses $9.89M Before Binance appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Coinbase has made a strategic investment in Centrifuge and named it a Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure platform. The tokenized asset market has surpassed $25 billion, yet most assets remain locked in permissioned, single-chain environments. Centrifuge launched deRWAs on Base, starting with deSPXA, offering 24/7 liquid exposure to the S&P 500 index fund. The Coinbase Centrifuge [...] The post Coinbase Names Centrifuge as Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure with Strategic Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Samsung SDS will build KSD's token securities platform as South Korea prepares blockchain-based securities rules for February 2027 rollout.

TLDR: Hoskinson predicts AI agents will handle most internet searches and commerce by 2035, surpassing human activity online. Google, Amazon, and Facebook face serious threats as AI agents do not click ads or carry any brand loyalty. Hoskinson calls AI agents the best development for crypto, as they simplify transactions and DeFi interactions significantly. He [...] The post AI Agents Will Dominate Internet Activity by 2035, Hoskinson Warns Big Tech appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analysts expect XRP to break out of its multi-month range, but the asset just refuses to do so.

JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple and Ondo completed a cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption using XRPL and bank settlement rails in a test.

Ondo Finance has successfully piloted the first near-real-time, cross-border redemption of a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, leveraging the XRP Ledger and Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network to bridge public blockchain and traditional banking. Integration of Public and Private Infrastructure Ondo Finance, a leader in the tokenized asset space, announced May 6 the successful completion of the first […]

Toncoin (TON) surged as markets priced in Pavel Durovs "Make TON Great Again" roadmap, briefly more than doubling in value. The post Toncoin doubles on growing Make TON Great Again momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

California man gets 78 months in prison for a $250M crypto theft ring that used social engineering, laundering and hardware wallet raids.

[PRESS RELEASE – Los Angeles, United States, May 6th, 2026] Roobet, the global crypto-first entertainment platform, today announced the launch of its new prediction markets offering, going live on May 6, 2026, at roobet.com/predictions. With this launch, Roobet becomes the first major crypto casino to offer fully integrated prediction markets, expanding beyond traditional casino and […]

Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan says projections tipping stablecoins to hit $4 trillion in value by 2030 could happen if major tech firms continue to adopt them.

Galaxy Digital’s Thaddeus Pinakiewicz noted that Aave is now only 10% short of recovering from the bad debt that hit its lending protocol after the Kelp DAO hack.

On-chain data shows the retail-sized Bitcoin wallets have been taking profits during the recent surge while the large investors have been buying. Bitcoin Is Observing Accumulation From The Sharks & Whales As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, Bitcoin investor behavior has diverged between the top and low ends recently. The […]

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The altcoin market has been one of the most frustrating trades in crypto for the better part of this cycle. Month after month, the expected rotation — capital flowing from Bitcoin into the broader altcoin market — was called and failed to fully materialize. Investors who positioned for an altseason that never arrived watched Bitcoin […]

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A Kenyan court has ordered the weeklong detention of a man accused of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. Suspicious App Triggered Investigation A Kenyan court ordered the weeklong detention of the alleged operator of a fraudulent cryptocurrency-themed investment platform, as detectives investigate a multilayered scheme that collected about $440,000 from unsuspecting investors. The order […]

Kraken has launched regulated crypto spot margin trading for eligible U.S. users on Kraken Pro, offering up to 10x leverage without accredited investor status. The service runs through Kraken Derivatives US and includes collateral controls, liquidation levels, and risk disclosures. Kraken Expands Regulated Trading Access Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its U.S. trading offering by […]

A video message from a man calling himself Stephen Beard may have been the final move in a long-running crypto con. Days before BG Wealth Sharing went dark, Beard told investors their accounts would be taxed 12% as part of a pending initial public offering for its DSJ Exchange platform. Related Reading: Western Union Enters […]

The next crypto to explode just received a signal from the largest venture firm in crypto. On May 5, CoinDesk reported that Andreessen Horowitz raised a $2.2 billion fund and declared crypto fundamentals at an all-time high. When the firm that backed Coinbase and Solana puts $2.2 billion into a fresh fund, capital flowing into early-stage [...] The post Next Crypto to Explode: Pepeto Hits $9.89M as PEPE and SHIB Remain 85% and 93% Below Their Peaks appeared first on Blockonomi.

How Fuels Web3 Cyber Defenses While brings AI power to change the game. Add in projects like AmericanFortress raising $8M to fight quantum risks on $483 billion in Bitcoin, and you see a new era of protection. The Growing Need […] The post How CertiK Fuels Web3 Cyber Defenses While Anthropic’s Mythos Reshapes the Crypto Battlefield appeared first on Blockmanity.

A multistate coalition told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sports-related prediction markets should remain under state gambling oversight, arguing the contracts function as wagers rather than financial derivatives. The attorneys general said these products closely resemble traditional sportsbook wagers on winners, spreads, totals, and player statistics. States Say Sports Markets Belong Under Gambling Oversight […]

Cardone's Bitcoin-real estate model may reshape investment strategies, attracting new crypto investors and challenging traditional REITs' dominance. The post Grant Cardone adds $100 million in Bitcoin to real estate deal, targeting 32% returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.

Crypto on-chain investigator ZachXBT said the DSJ Exchange, also known as DSJEX, and BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi scheme collapsed last week after allegedly drawing in more than $150 million. The case now carries a second, market-relevant dimension: a rapid cross-chain laundering attempt that moved more than $92 million in less than a week and triggered […]

Evernorth is expanding its leadership team as it moves toward a planned public listing. The company said the strategy is designed to support institutional adoption of XRP through a regulated public-company structure. Evernorth Expands Leadership Team Evernorth Holdings Inc. announced on May 5, 2026, that it is expanding its leadership team with new board members […]

The closure highlights vulnerabilities in global oil supply chains, prompting strategic shifts and investments in alternative trade routes. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased military tensions could hinder diplomatic progress, reducing the likelihood of a lasting peace deal and escalating regional instability. The post Trump warns Iran of more attacks amid stalled peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The unsealing of Epstein's alleged suicide note may shift public perception and influence ongoing legal and market dynamics significantly. The post Federal judge unseals Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ether rallies are abruptly capped at $2,400 and multiple data points suggest this pattern will remain in play for the foreseeable future.

Zcash and Toncoin are operating like memecoins with insane market momentum, while XRP is trying to catch up.

VLC's global impact is highlighted by its ability to record VHS videos and support niche audio formats. The post Jean-Baptiste Kempf: Agentic engineering ensures quality in large code bases, VLC’s versatility includes VHS recording, and the global impact of the VLC logo | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Dogecoin price prediction turned decisively bullish in early May after Santiment data confirmed that 149 whale wallets holding at least 100 million DOGE each now control a record 108.52 billion tokens worth $11.6 billion, with 739 transactions above $100,000 recorded in a single day according to CoinEdition. Dogecoin (DOGE) trades at $0.1147, up 14% [...] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Whale Wallets Hit All-Time High of 108 Billion Tokens. Is Pepeto the Stronger 100x Play? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Box Elder County commissioners approved Kevin O’Leary’s 9GW Stratos AI campus in Utah on May 4, amid loud public protests from hundreds of local residents. Box Elder County commissioners in Utah voted unanimously on May 4 to approve the Stratos…

PEPE is trying to hold its place in the meme coin market after months of weaker momentum, but a new technical setup shows that the next move may be decided by a narrow support zone. The latest chart analysis shared by crypto analyst Lars Koostra on X shows the meme coin reacting from a demand […]

Circle urged the OCC to finalize clear, consistently applied GENIUS Act rules for payment stablecoin issuers. The company said the proposed framework should support reliable redemption and strong risk controls for regulated digital payment instruments. Circle Backs National Stablecoin Licensing Standards Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) revealed May 5 that it had submitted comments on […]

Bitcoin Magazine Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs Why eBay should reject GameStop and launch Bitcoin payments: A $1.2B annual opportunity cost that returns massive fee savings directly to global sellers. This post Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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Fairshake has spent $28 million in 2026 primaries as a new poll shows most Americans distrust crypto and AI, raising questions about the political value of industry-backed super PAC money. Fairshake, the pro-crypto super PAC backed by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz,…

The rise of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan as trade hubs underscores shifting geopolitical dynamics, potentially altering regional power balances. The post Fujairah and Khor Fakkan become UAE trade hubs amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Erik Reppel said at Consensus Miami 2026 that AI agents bypass internet ads entirely, threatening the web’s core business model and pointing to x402 stablecoin micropayments as the structural replacement. Coinbase Developer Platform head and x402 founder Erik Reppel took…

The Big Shift in Web3 is changing fast. Jobs in blockchain and crypto are moving away from hands-on work. Now, the focus is on overseeing AI agents. A new report called the 2026 Web3 Workforce Report shows this clear trend. […] The post Rise of Agent Managers in Web3: AI Skills Surge to 53.1% of Job Postings appeared first on Blockmanity.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor hinted at something few expected to hear from him — that his company might actually sell some of its Bitcoin. Not out of desperation, but as a calculated signal to the market. Related Reading: Ethereum Freeze Battle Intensifies As Aave Seeks Restraining Notice Lift A Message, Not A Meltdown Speaking during the […]

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TLDR: Colombia generates 75% of its electricity from renewables, giving it a strong edge in clean Bitcoin mining. President Petro proposed Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Riohacha as prime Caribbean Bitcoin mining locations. The Wayúu community, Colombia’s largest Indigenous group, could become co-owners of the mining project. Petro’s term ends in August, leaving the next administration [...] The post Colombia’s President Eyes Bitcoin Mining Boom for Caribbean Coast appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The long-awaited CLARITY Act is moving closer to a final breakthrough, and senior administration officials say there is still a workable path to passage—potentially on a very specific date.  Speaking at CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in Miami on Wednesday, Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, laid out a timeline […]