THORChain lost over $10M in a multi-chain exploit on May 15. RUNE token fell 15% as the protocol activated emergency trading halt across all chains. The post THORChain (RUNE) Suffers $10M Cross-Chain Attack, Token Plunges 15% appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenAI launches banking integration in ChatGPT for Pro users, connecting 12,000+ institutions via Plaid to track spending, investments, and financial goals. The post ChatGPT Becomes Your Money Manager: OpenAI Rolls Out Banking Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

Senate Banking Committee approved the CLARITY Act 15-9, but Trump ethics concerns may block the crypto regulation bill from reaching the 60-vote threshold. The post Senate Banking Committee Approves Crypto CLARITY Act Despite Democrat Opposition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Poland’s prime minister has tied the country’s repeated failure to pass crypto rules to a high-profile fraud case — a charge that added urgency to a parliamentary vote that had already failed twice before. Related Reading: Crypto Analytics Firm Dune Axes 25% Of Employees Amid Strategic Overhaul A Scandal Shapes The Debate Prime Minister Donald […]

XRP whale addresses hold 45.8B tokens, an 8-year high, but flat ETF demand and tight price range keep XRP trapped near $1.45 despite massive accumulation. The post XRP Whales Accumulate 45.8B Tokens to 8-Year Peak While Price Remains Stagnant appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin holds near $80K after Senate CLARITY Act vote, but faces pressure from rising yields and $290M in ETF outflows. Is the news already priced in? The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Senate CLARITY Act Vote Triggers Mixed Signals as Yields Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin holds near $80K as Senate advances CLARITY Act. ETF outflows hit $290M and Treasury yields surge, creating mixed signals for BTC price action. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Senate Backs CLARITY Act as Macro Pressures Mount appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ersham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s potential to become the “best country in Latam.” Coinbase’s Fred Ersham Shows Interest in Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Potential While Venezuela has been battling […]

The warning came amid a growing number of scams within the entire market.

The XRP Ledger's actitivity reached a multi-month high of its own.

XRP eyes a $2 breakout as the Senate's CLARITY Act clears the way for a massive weekly Bollinger Bands squeeze for Ripple's "North Star".

We compiled the week’s most important cybersecurity news. ZachXBT unmasked the organiser of $19 million in phishing thefts. Three suspects were charged over a series of “wrench attacks” in California. A fake OpenAI repository spread an infostealer. “AI slop” is flooding platforms used by hackers and cyberfraudsters. ZachXBT unmasks organiser of $19 million phishing heists On-chain sleuth ZachXBT detailed an investigation into phishing-enabled cryptocurrency thefts exceeding $19 million. 1/ Meet Dritan Kapllani Jr, a US based threat actor tied to $19M from social engineering thefts targeting crypto holders.Dritan flexes luxury cars, watches, private jets, & clubs all over social media.Recently he was recorded on a call showing off a wallet with stolen funds. pic.twitter.com/iDKyUjUm4M— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) May 12, 2026 The prime suspect is US hacker Dritan Kapllani Jr. The trail began with his own carelessness. On 23 April 2026, during a Discord video call, Kapllani argued with a user about the size of his capital (band 4 band). To prove his point, he showed the screen of his Exodus wallet with a $3.68 million balance. ZachXBT analysed the transaction history of the associated Ethereum address. The funds were tied to the theft of 185 BTC on 14 March 2026. The research showed that on 15 March, Kapllani’s wallet received his cut—$5.3 million. By the April call he had spent or laundered roughly $1.6 million. The investigation also linked Kapllani to earlier incidents. A cybercriminal, John Dagita, previously arrested for stealing more than $40 million from the US government, aided this connection. Seeking revenge over prior disputes, he posted one of Kapllani’s old addresses in Telegram. ZachXBT confirmed ownership: the cash-out pattern matched that used in the 185 BTC theft. He also found that in autumn 2025 the wallet processed over $5.85 million stolen in five phishing attacks. The investigator assisted one victim but deliberately withheld his findings until authorities acted. On 11 May 2026, court filings in the 185 BTC case were unsealed. Charges have already been filed against: Trenton Johnson—for direct participation in the theft. He faces up to 40 years in prison; a crypto influencer known as yelotree—for helping launder funds through a Miami car-rental business (up to 30 years). Kapllani flaunts a lavish lifestyle on social media, showcasing private jets and luxury cars. He had long avoided arrest—something the sleuth links to routine deferrals of prosecutions involving minors. Now that he has turned 18, ZachXBT expects charges soon. Three suspects charged over a series of “wrench attacks” in California US prosecutors charged Elija Armstrong, Nino Chindavong and Jayden Rucker with robbery, kidnapping and conspiracy in connection with a string of cryptocurrency thefts. According to the case file, the trio moved from Tennessee to California. To enter victims’ homes, they posed as couriers. In November 2025 in San Francisco, a “courier” carrying a box attacked a recipient at an apartment entrance. The victim was bound with tape, pistol-whipped and forced under threats to transfer $10 million in bitcoin and $3 million in Ethereum. In another “wrench attack”, the victim lost $6.5 million in crypto. Armstrong and Rucker were arrested in Los Angeles on 31 December 2025; Chindavong was detained in Sunnyvale on 22 December 2025. They face: up to 20 years in prison for robbery and attempted kidnapping; life imprisonment for conspiracy to kidnap; fines of $250,000 on each count. According to CertiK, there were 72 “wrench attacks” worldwide in 2025, up 75% on the previous year. Losses reached a record $41 million. A fake OpenAI repository spread an infostealer A malicious Hugging Face repository impersonated OpenAI’s Privacy Filter project to deliver an infostealer, researchers at HiddenLayer reported. Hugging Face is a platform where developers and researchers share AI models, datasets and machine-learning tools. According to the team, scammers used a lookalike name in the Open-OSS/privacy-filter repository, which contained a loader.py file that launched Windows-targeting data-theft malware. Source: HiddenLayer. The Python script included bogus AI-related code to appear benign. In the background it disabled SSL key checks, decoded a URL pointing to an external resource, then fetched and executed a PowerShell command. Running in a hidden window, the code downloaded a batch file, start.bat, which escalated privileges and fetched the final payload while adding it to Microsoft Defender exclusions. The payload was a Rust-written infostealer capable of taking screenshots. It stole: cookies, saved passwords, encryption keys and browsing history from Chromium- and Gecko-based browsers; Discord tokens, local databases and master keys; crypto wallets and their browser extensions; SSH, FTP and VPN credentials and configuration files, including FileZilla; system information. The researchers noted that the vast majority of the 667 accounts that “liked” the malicious repository appeared automatically generated. The reported 244,000 downloads could also have been artificially inflated. “AI slop” is flooding platforms used by hackers and cyberfraudsters  Complaints about “AI slop” are increasingly common in the dark web, as it seeps into discussions, guides and technical posts, Wired reports, citing research by the University of Cambridge and the University of Strathclyde. Analysts reviewed about 98,000 AI-related threads on hacker forums from the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 through the end of 2025. Over that period, attitudes toward generative models shifted markedly in criminal circles. Where hackers once discussed using neural networks to write malware or find vulnerabilities, they now increasingly gripe about a flood of “AI slop”: useless posts and simplistic guides on basic topics. Some forum participants also complain that LLM answers in Google search results depress traffic to the forums themselves, hurting their marketing. The researchers saw little meaningful impact on inexperienced fraudsters: AI has not lowered the barrier to entry for novices nor produced sweeping changes in cybersecurity. Belarus-linked hacking group targeted Ukrainian state bodies In March 2026, a new campaign by the Ghostwriter group (also known as UNC1151 and FrostyNeighbor) targeted Ukrainian government and defence organisations, according to ESET researchers. Ghostwriter, which specialises in cyber-espionage in Eastern Europe, has been linked to Belarus. Attackers sent phishing PDFs masquerading as documents from Ukrtelecom. Malicious links in the files delivered the PicassoLoader malware, which then deployed the popular attack framework Cobalt Strike. The hackers used IP-based checks: the infected archive downloaded only if the victim was in Ukraine. Researchers noted the group’s operational maturity. PicassoLoader can send a system “fingerprint” to the attackers’ servers every ten minutes. Based on this, Ghostwriter operators decide whether to continue the intrusion. Unlike its campaigns in Poland or Lithuania, where it hits a broad spectrum of targets from logistics to healthcare, in Ukraine the group focuses exclusively on military and government sectors. TeamPCP hackers put Mistral AI repositories up for sale The TeamPCP hacking group threatened to leak Mistral AI’s project source code unless a buyer emerges for the stolen data, BleepingComputer reports. Mistral AI is a French artificial-intelligence firm founded by former researchers from Google DeepMind and Meta. It develops open-weight LLMs and proprietary software. In a post on a hacker forum, the attackers asked $25,000 for a bundle including nearly 450 repositories. In an official statement to BleepingComputer, Mistral AI confirmed a compromise of its code-management system. The breach followed a large-scale software supply-chain attack dubbed Mini Shai-Hulud. Mistral AI says the affected data are not part of its core source code. According to published information, the attack unfolded in stages. First, the perpetrators accessed official TanStack and Mistral AI packages using stolen CI/CD credentials. The campaign then spread to hundreds of projects in the npm and PyPI registries, including work by UiPath, Guardrails AI and OpenSearch. Mistral AI acknowledged that attackers briefly inserted malicious code into some of the company’s SDK packages. Source: BleepingComputer. TeamPCP claims to have downloaded nearly 5GB of internal data that Mistral uses for training, fine-tuning, benchmarking and experiments. The hackers said they will dump the information publicly if no buyer is found within a week. Also on ForkLog: Attackers drained $10 million from THORChain. An alliance of Tether, TRON and TRM Labs froze $450 million in cryptoassets. The Ethereum Foundation launched a service to protect against blind transaction signing. CertiK reported on North Korea’s “industrialisation” of crypto theft. The Roaring Kitty account was hacked to dump the RKC token. Google observed rising interest in AI among cybercriminals. LayerZero acknowledged mistakes after Kelp’s $292 million hack. What to read this weekend? In a new piece, ForkLog examines how Palantir Technologies, the principal software contractor to the US Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, “ensures the West’s obvious superiority”.

The bullish comments rose after the CLARITY Act progress last week, but that's not always a good thing.

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Crypto On-chain investigator ZachXBT has escalated his accusations against LAB, alleging that insiders likely control more than 95% of the token’s supply after a rally that pushed its fully diluted valuation to roughly $6 billion. The claims center on opaque private loans, OTC deals, changing vesting terms, market-maker coordination and what he described as a […]

XRP is trading at $1.43, rising above the most technically significant resistance cluster it has faced in months. The price has simultaneously broken the 100-day MA and the descending channel’s upper boundary on the USDT pair, while the BTC pair breaks above a short-term resistance level. For the first time this cycle, both pairs are […]

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Marex Group’s own stock climbed more than 15% in a week after the Nasdaq-listed financial services firm disclosed a combined $9.4 million position across two spot XRP exchange-traded funds, landing it among the top institutional holders of XRP ETF shares in the US. Related Reading: Crypto Analytics Firm Dune Axes 25% Of Employees Amid Strategic […]

Entain General Counsel Simon Zinger has written directly to six Premier League clubs, urging them to commit to UK-licensed gambling sponsors only for the 2026/27 season, citing Stake’s “heavy reliance on cryptocurrency” and BJ88’s use of “unregulated payment methods like cryptocurrency to evade financial oversight” in letters reported by SBC News today. Entain’s General Counsel […]

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, May 15th, 2026] E Estate Group Inc. announced that it will host E-Estate 1 Year Live: Washington DC Summit on June 13, 2026, bringing together company leadership, agents, buyers, strategic partners, and guests interested in the future of blockchain-based real estate ownership. The summit will take place at The […]

Ethereum is trading above $2.2k as the third week of May gets underway. The asset is on the lower end of its range over the past two weeks after another rejection. The aggressive long positioning that had built up into the $2.4k resistance zone has been unwound, and the price chart indicates that more consolidation […]

OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly in talks to acquire stakes in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone. The move could mark a major step in the opening of Korea’s tightly regulated digital asset market to global players. OKX Explores Strategic Coinone Role as South Korea Rethinks Crypto Rules Global crypto exchange OKX is […]

A large pocket of Bitcoin supply is sitting just above the current market, and technical analysis shows that this area may decide the next major Bitcoin move.  On-chain analysis by crypto analyst Sherlockwhale identifies the $84,000 to $88,000 zone as arguably the largest supply cluster in Bitcoin’s current market structure, a region stacked with breakeven […]

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Ethereum is consolidating between $2,200 and $2,400 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural confirmation that forces a decisive break in either direction. The price is holding but not advancing — and a CryptoOnchain analysis tracking Binance’s on-chain flows has identified a sequence of capital movements between May 10 and May 12 […]

Shiba Inu reaches the point where a rapid reversal could be more than a possibility.

Strategy plans to repurchase about $1.5 billion of convertible notes, with the final price tied partly to its stock performance. The filing also lists bitcoin sales as a possible funding source, renewing focus on its treasury strategy. Strategy Details $1.5 Billion Convertible Note Repurchase Plan On May 15, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced on X […]

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Santiment warned that the crypto market “typically” moves against crowd expectations, pointing to a recent rise in bullish sentiment driven by renewed momentum around the US CLARITY Act.

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Following a broader cryptocurrency market bounce on Thursday, Cardano (ADA) has flipped into an upward direction again, breaking past the $0.25 barrier. While the ADA’s price has turned positive, the altcoin’s current structure and on-chain signals are starting to align, raising its potential for a major rally. Improving Cardano Investor Outlook Collides With Bullish Momentum […]

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XRP Ledger activity climbed as XRP cleared $1.54, with Santiment reporting 48,453 active wallets and the strongest network growth reading since March. The surge pointed to renewed participation as price momentum returned. XRP Ledger Activity Rises as Price Tests $1.55 The XRP Ledger posted its strongest 24-hour activity since March after XRP moved above $1.54 […]

Investors and traders are paying closer attention to Bitcoin (BTC) after the latest US inflation report was released on May 12. As consumer prices in the US continue to climb, questions are mounting about what that means for BTC and whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency can hold its ground. This change also creates a new […]

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Jerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left the leadership transfer unfinished. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal Reserve Board announced on May 15 that Jerome […]

The market is looking like a rollercoaster as multiple assets hit local resistances and squeeze for a potential volatility surge.

Myanmar’s military published a draft bill on May 14 proposing life in prison for crypto scam operators. The draft legislation, called the Anti-Online Scam Bill, states that anyone convicted of “digital currency fraud” or running an online scam center faces…

Ethereum is struggling to push past resistance as the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has kept the price pinned below levels that would signal a genuine recovery. The price action is frustrating — buyers keep arriving but cannot sustain the momentum needed to break through — and CryptoQuant data has surfaced a signal […]

Binance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance Research published a report on May 15 that framed tokenization as a growing bridge between traditional finance […]

The crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.

The Breakthrough: How Clear Rules Could Lift Bitcoin and Speed Up Stablecoin Payments The crypto world is buzzing after the CLARITY Act moved forward in Congress. This new bill aims to give clear rules for digital assets. Many experts believe […] The post The CLARITY Act Breakthrough: How Clear Rules Could Lift Bitcoin and Speed Up Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Antseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers directly with model providers, removing the centralized intermediaries that dominate today’s AI access ecosystem. The platform offers an alternative to AI aggregators such […]

Bitcoin fell to $78,600 on May 15 as bond yields surged to a 12 month high, rattling risk markets. The US 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.54% on May 15, its highest point since May 2025, after hotter than expected…

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The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.

For long, Bitcoin has remained the major target for institutional investors, but lately Ethereum is turning up strongly on their radars too. Many companies have begun to accumulate the leading altcoin at a significant rate, with some even dumping a portion of their Bitcoin holdings to buy more ETH. Jane Street Shows Interest In Ethereum […]

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CME Group and ICE urged US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks on May 15. CME and ICE warned that Hyperliquid’s anonymous, round-the-clock perpetual futures trading could distort global commodity benchmarks, particularly in oil markets. The exchanges…

Connex released 1.32 million CONX tokens worth $17.95 million on May 15 in a scheduled cliff unlock. Connex, a Web3 professional networking platform that uses its native token for payments, governance and credential verification, executed the unlock on a preset…

The new iteration of China’s Jiuzhang photonic quantum computer prototypes solved the Boson sampling problem much more quickly than the world’s most powerful computer. The computer represents a major leap and opens the doors for further advancement in photonic quantum computing. China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 Photonic Quantum Computer Breaks Records China has cemented its leadership in […]

Russia's economic contraction highlights vulnerabilities like labor shortages and high inflation, potentially influencing global sanctions policy. The post Russia’s economy contracts for first time in three years in Q1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lombard's migration to Chainlink CCIP highlights a shift in DeFi trust dynamics, potentially centralizing risk in cross-chain infrastructure. The post Lombard migrates $1B in Bitcoin-backed assets to Chainlink CCIP after $292M exploit shakes LayerZero confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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LAB allegedly used private OTC discounts, influencer deals, and coordinated exchange activity to support price growth, ZachXBT claimed in investigations.

Revolut secured FCA approval on May 14 to offer private wealth services and leveraged products in the UK. Victoria Laffey, head of operations at Revolut Trading, said the new permissions are “the missing piece allowing us to unite investment, advisory…

Lombard has joined a wave of protocols switching to Chainlink CCIP as LayerZero migrations top $4 billion. LayerZero exploit sparks industry-wide migration The shift accelerated after a $292 million exploit drained 116,500 rsETH from Kelp DAO’s LayerZero-powered bridge in April…

The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event Organizers of the Bitcoin Open have confirmed the June 8, 2026 date at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, during the venue’s 50th anniversary year. The event combines a team scramble golf tournament with an evening Texas Hold’em poker tournament. This post Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala disclosed a 16% increase in its Bitcoin ETF position to $566 million in Q1 2026. The SEC 13F filing shows Mubadala held 14,721,917 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust valued at $565,616,051 as of March 31, 2026.…

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SOL Strategies' acquisitions position it to attract institutional capital by enhancing privacy and cross-chain capabilities on Solana. The post SOL Strategies acquires Houdini Swap and Darklake Labs to enhance Solana infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Circle's EURC dominance highlights the impact of regulatory frameworks on market dynamics, fostering both institutional and grassroots adoption. The post Circle’s EURC wallet share grows over 6x from January 2025 to March 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Powell's departure may shift Fed dynamics, impacting monetary policy continuity and crypto regulation amid evolving economic challenges. The post Jerome H. Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after eight years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The interim appointment ensures stability and continuity at the Fed, minimizing market disruptions during the leadership transition period. The post Jerome Powell named interim Fed Chair until Kevin Warsh takes over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CLARITY Act’s bipartisan 15–9 Senate Banking vote moves a bill that could finally split SEC–CFTC jurisdiction and give crypto its first bespoke market‑structure law, a16z argues. According to a16z, the CLARITY Act is designed to build a bespoke legal framework…

Escalating US-Israel military actions against Iran could destabilize the region, reducing peace prospects and increasing retaliatory risks. The post US, Israel consider military escalation against Iran amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The actions of Rayner, Streeting, and Burnham may accelerate leadership changes, increasing political instability within the Labour Party. The post Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham weaken UK PM in 12 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia is pushing to tokenize its multi-trillion economy to protect national wealth from global shocks. Vision 2030 drives on-chain asset strategy Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which manages roughly $1 trillion in assets, approved its 2026-2030 strategy in April,…

The escalation may destabilize the region further, potentially leading to broader military engagements and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, escalating regional conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal heightens Middle East tensions, impacting global energy markets and diplomatic stability. The post Trump calls Iran’s latest nuclear proposal ‘unacceptable,’ raising stakes for Middle East diplomacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

An anonymous address sold 250 wrapped Bitcoin worth $20.3 million on-chain, on-chain data showed on May 15. Whale offloads $20.3m in wrapped Bitcoin “A chain address sold 250 WBTC worth $20.3 million,” on-chain data aggregated by KuCoin’s flash news desk…

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Crypto pundit Pumpius has revealed how the CLARITY Act represents a “massive” win for XRP with key provisions to protect its ecosystem. He also alluded to another recent development, which will enable the altcoin to take over the global financial system.  Pundit Highlights CLARITY Act As A Major Win For XRP In an X post, […]

The liquidation highlights the crypto market's vulnerability to volatility, emphasizing the need for cautious leverage use amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The post Over $388M in long positions liquidated from crypto market in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's leadership may shift Fed policy towards tighter monetary measures and deregulation, impacting financial stability and market dynamics. The post Stephen Miran exits Federal Reserve, paving way for Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive is accelerating its corporate accumulation strategy.

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Powell's exit signals a pivotal shift in U.S. monetary policy, with Warsh's nomination potentially altering future economic strategies. The post Jerome Powell steps down as Fed Chair, spotlight on Kevin Warsh nomination appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin ETFs snapped back into positive territory on Thursday with $131 million in fresh inflows, signaling a renewed wave of institutional demand after two difficult sessions. Ether ETFs, however, remained under pressure with a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while XRP and solana products continued to attract steady capital. XRP ETFs Attract $18M as Regulatory […]

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Bitget’s AI trading ecosystem now spans 58 tools, over 1 million users and $1.2B in volume, as the exchange leans into “agent‑native” trading as a core Universal Exchange pillar. Bitget has launched a dedicated Bitget AI landing page and disclosed…

The escalation may hinder diplomatic resolutions, increase regional instability, and impact global geopolitical dynamics significantly. The post US strikes kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, escalate tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Treasury yields hit 12-month highs on May 15, pushing Bitcoin back toward $80,500 a day after the Clarity Act committee vote. US Treasury yields surged to fresh 12-month highs on May 15, with the 10-year note hitting 4.54% and the…

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Ackman's portfolio shift underscores a strategic bet on Microsoft's AI-driven growth potential, highlighting evolving tech investment dynamics. The post Bill Ackman sells Google, buys Microsoft in portfolio shift betting on AI platform dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Goldman's strategy could reshape risk management in private credit, potentially stabilizing markets but also obscuring true credit risk visibility. The post Goldman Sachs explores risk transfer deal tied to private market loans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's rapid valuation surge signals a transformative shift in AI investment dynamics, potentially reshaping market expectations and strategies. The post Anthropic raises over $30B ahead of IPO as AI valuations enter uncharted territory appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX's IPO could significantly boost public investment in space technology, impacting market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny. The post SpaceX plans NASDAQ IPO for June 12, pricing set for June 11: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Flare Network gained 14% on May 15 as altcoins outpaced Bitcoin stuck below its 200-day moving average. Flare Network activated the FAssets v1.3 upgrade on its mainnet on May 15, enabling XRP holders to mint the DeFi-ready FXRP token in…

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China's increased US oil purchases could strain its trade balance, potentially boosting crypto activity as a hedge against yuan volatility. The post Chris Wright expects China to increase US oil purchases amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Boeing deal may signal a thaw in U.S.-China relations, potentially paving the way for further diplomatic and trade advancements. The post China to buy 200 Boeing planes in major US trade deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The $1,071 level was identified as a strong Ethereum buying zone.

Geopolitical tensions heighten supply risk perceptions, driving market volatility and influencing global oil price expectations significantly. The post Brent crude rises amid US-Iran tensions, impacting WTI price expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP is attempting to claim frozen cryptocurrency funds for claimants of unrelated judgments stretching back decades.

The program's success could reshape healthcare policy, boost cannabis research, and impact financial systems tied to the cannabis industry. The post Medicare to offer free CBD to select patients under new Trump administration program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI’s Siri alliance frays over money and control. OpenAI is exploring legal options against Apple over their two‑year‑old deal to weave ChatGPT into Siri and iOS, amid frustration that the integration has failed to deliver the subscriber growth and commercial…

A parliamentary ethics probe is now underway and focused on Nigel Farage, leader of the UK’s Reform Party, after reports surfaced that the government official bought a $1.8 million property weeks prior to entering office — a purchase made possible, at least in part, by a $6.7 million personal gift from a crypto billionaire. Related […]

Bitcoin’s drop below $79,000 was driven by a sharp swing in global risk sentiment after the U.S.–China summit ended without progress and fresh Middle East tensions rattled markets. US-China Tech Cold War Intensifies Bitcoin plunged below the $79,000 mark for the second time in two days as investor sentiment shifted from optimism to caution after […]

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The bill's passage could align Poland with EU crypto standards, but ongoing veto threats highlight tensions over regulatory authority and civil liberties. The post Polish government-backed crypto bill passes after repeated presidential vetoes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve is undergoing a historic leadership transition, ushering in what many analysts consider the most pro-Bitcoin Board of Governors to date.

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SpaceX's Nasdaq listing could boost investor confidence and set a precedent for other private aerospace firms considering public offerings. The post SpaceX to list on NASDAQ under $SPCX, IPO expected by June 30, 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid pushes back as CME and ICE press CFTC over onchain perps, arguing its real time records improve transparency. The post Hyperliquid Policy Center pushes back against CME and ICE regulatory concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions highlight the fragility of global energy markets and potential economic ripple effects. The post US-Iran tensions drive WTI crude oil to $105.4 amid supply disruption fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Upbit volume surged to $330 million on May 15 after Hana Bank announced a $670 million Dunamu stake. XRP Upbit volumes surged on Friday after South Korea’s Hana Financial Group announced it will acquire a 1 trillion won ($670…

The obstruction of UN peacekeepers by Israeli forces heightens regional instability, diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions and ceasefire. The post UN reports Israeli military obstructed peacekeepers in Lebanon, raising tension appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ceasefire extension fosters diplomatic progress, potentially stabilizing the region and reducing the risk of renewed hostilities. The post Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days amid US-brokered talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Options expiry contracts worth $2.6 billion across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana settled on Deribit on May 15, triggering widespread market liquidations. According to Deribit data, approximately 25,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value exceeding $2 billion rolled off on…

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026 Mubadala Investment Company boosted its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 16% in Q1 2026. This post Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Nvidia earnings, inflation worries, retail reports from Walmart and Target, and Bill Ackman's Microsoft position highlight a pivotal week for investors. The post Week Ahead: Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings, Inflation Fears, and Ackman’s Microsoft (MSFT) Move appeared first on Blockonomi.

Starbucks (SBUX) stock gained 1% after announcing 300 corporate job cuts and closing four offices as part of CEO Brian Niccol's $2B restructuring plan. The post Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Climbs as Company Unveils Major Restructuring with 300 Job Cuts appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock outlook ahead of Google I/O May 19. BofA sets $430 target on expected Gemini AI advances and agentic features. Is it time to buy? The post Should You Buy Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Before Google I/O 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Enphase Energy (ENPH) stock soared 32% in one week, reaching $52.95 on strong microinverter demand, tariff relief, and AI data center opportunities. The post Enphase Energy (ENPH) Stock Rockets 32% This Week: What’s Fueling the Rally? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Marvell (MRVL) stock receives major analyst upgrades with price targets reaching $200 as optical growth and AI data center demand accelerate ahead of earnings. The post Marvell (MRVL) Sees Price Target Surge to $180 as Analysts Eye Optical Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.