Powell gets temporary Fed chair role as Senate-confirmed Warsh prepares to take over
The interim Fed leadership highlights potential governance challenges and market uncertainties during transitions, impacting economic stability. The post Powell gets temporary Fed chair role as Senate-confirmed Warsh prepares to take over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ray Dalio warns US is losing credibility as China gains power
Dalio's warning highlights the urgent need for strategic diplomacy to prevent global instability as power dynamics shift between the US and China. The post Ray Dalio warns US is losing credibility as China gains power appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Caesars vs DraftKings: Why Some Players Are Exploring ZunaBet
Caesars and DraftKings are two of the most recognised names in regulated US online gambling. Between them they cover sports betting, online casino, and loyalty programs that tap into decades of brand equity. For millions of American players they represent the default choice. But in 2026 a growing segment of players — particularly those operating [...] The post Caesars vs DraftKings: Why Some Players Are Exploring ZunaBet appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ripple Conducts Over 32 Million RLUSD Burn on Ethereum
Ripple has completed a total burn of 32,075,051 RLUSD tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, over the last 24 hours, potentially boosting its demand in the market.
Crypto Crime Crackdown Escalates As Myanmar Targets Scammers With Execution
Americans lost more than $11 billion to crypto-related fraud last year, according to an FBI report released in April — and the pressure on governments across Southeast Asia to crack down has only grown since then. A Deadly Business Myanmar’s military government has now responded with one of the harshest proposed laws of its kind […]
Hana Bank Buys 6.55% of Upbit Parent Dunamu in $670M Crypto Push
Hana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The deal marks one of the clearest signs yet that major Korean banks are moving deeper into digital assets. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has agreed to acquire a significant stake in […]
7 Stock Sectors Poised to Dominate the Next Half-Decade: AI, Defense, and Beyond
Discover the 7 stock sectors analysts expect to dominate markets through 2030, from AI infrastructure and utilities to robotics, defense, and healthcare. The post 7 Stock Sectors Poised to Dominate the Next Half-Decade: AI, Defense, and Beyond appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $78K as Analyst Expects Another ‘Brutal Dump’
Is today's decline just the start of bitcoin's troubles?
SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split as private market liquidity push heats up
SpaceX's stock split enhances private market liquidity, potentially boosting employee flexibility and investor interest in tech equities. The post SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split as private market liquidity push heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Chainlink price prediction May 2026: Is LINK undervalued or is meme Punch the better entry point?
Chainlink struggles near $10 as investors debate recovery potential versus growing interest in crypto presales. Chainlink has been one of the more frustrating charts to watch in 2026. The token trades around $10 in mid-May, down roughly 40% over the…
Powell gets temporary Fed chair role as Senate-confirmed Warsh prepares to take over
The interim Fed leadership highlights potential governance challenges and market uncertainties during transitions, impacting economic stability. The post Powell gets temporary Fed chair role as Senate-confirmed Warsh prepares to take over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Best memecoins to buy now: Top community-driven tokens and the best crypto presales to watch
Memecoins remain dominant as Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 community-driven cycle. Memecoins are not going away. The category is worth tens of billions in market cap, and daily trading volume on these tokens often beats…
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Expands CoreWeave (CRWV) Holdings by 95% in Strategic AI Play
Nvidia (NVDA) nearly doubled its CoreWeave (CRWV) stake to 47.2M shares and disclosed a 7.8M position in Coherent (COHR) in its latest SEC filing. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Expands CoreWeave (CRWV) Holdings by 95% in Strategic AI Play appeared first on Blockonomi.
Wall Street’s Elite Quietly Accumulated These 5 Stocks in Q1 2026 – Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL) Top the List
Billionaires bought Microsoft, Alphabet, Delta, Amazon, and Uber in Q1 2026. Here's what Berkshire Hathaway and Bill Ackman were stacking. The post Wall Street’s Elite Quietly Accumulated These 5 Stocks in Q1 2026 – Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL) Top the List appeared first on Blockonomi.
Tether Billionaire Christopher Harborne Enters UK’s Richest People List
Christopher Harborne entered the Sunday Times Rich List in sixth place, as Parliament opened a probe into Farage. The Sunday Times Rich List 2026, published on May 15, placed Christopher Harborne sixth among Britain’s wealthiest individuals. His estimated £18.2bn fortune…
Atlassian (TEAM) Surges 8% on Renewed Enterprise AI Momentum
Atlassian (TEAM) stock surged 8.1% on improved tech sentiment and enterprise AI momentum. Despite the rally, TEAM is still down 44% year-to-date. The post Atlassian (TEAM) Surges 8% on Renewed Enterprise AI Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.
Macy’s (M) Stock Surges 6% as Berkshire Hathaway Takes $55M Position
Macy's (M) stock surged 6% after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $55M position. Details on the 13F filing and what it signals for the retailer's revival. The post Macy’s (M) Stock Surges 6% as Berkshire Hathaway Takes $55M Position appeared first on Blockonomi.
Dogecoin price prediction: How the gulf oil crisis and ADNOC Pipeline could fuel crypto gains
UAE oil pipeline plans, inflation risks, and presales Poly Truth and Meme Punch shape 2026 crypto outlook. The United Arab Emirates is speeding up work on a major oil pipeline. Abu Dhabi has told ADNOC to fast-track the West-East Pipeline,…
Billionaire Druckenmiller Exits Alphabet (GOOGL), Slashes Amazon (AMZN) in Q1 2026
Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne exited Alphabet (GOOGL) entirely in Q1 2026 while buying Broadcom (AVGO). Full breakdown of hedge fund 13F filings. The post Billionaire Druckenmiller Exits Alphabet (GOOGL), Slashes Amazon (AMZN) in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
David Tepper’s Appaloosa Slashes Portfolio by $1B — Amazon (AMZN) and Uber Emerge as Top Picks
David Tepper's Appaloosa reduced its portfolio by $1B in Q1 2026, doubling down on Amazon and Uber while exiting all airline stocks. Full 13-F analysis. The post David Tepper’s Appaloosa Slashes Portfolio by $1B — Amazon (AMZN) and Uber Emerge as Top Picks appeared first on Blockonomi.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Makes Bold Moves: Delta Investment and Alphabet Expansion in Q1 2026
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) acquired a $2.65B stake in Delta Air Lines and more than tripled its Alphabet position in Q1 2026 under CEO Greg Abel. The post Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Makes Bold Moves: Delta Investment and Alphabet Expansion in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
BlackRock Just Sold $317 Million Worth of Bitcoin
BlackRock is facing renewed selling pressure in its spot Bitcoin ETF as institutional investors pulled hundreds of millions from crypto funds during a sharp market reversal.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Pushes Back on AI Layoff Excuse, Outlines Vision for Full Financial Platform
TLDR: Bybit CEO Ben Zhou says companies are using AI as a cover for layoffs, not a genuine workforce shift. Zhou likens AI adoption to Excel — transformative over time, but efficiency gains are still hard to measure. Bybit has grown to 85 million registered users, with proactive regulation driving government-level meetings. Bybit plans to [...] The post Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Pushes Back on AI Layoff Excuse, Outlines Vision for Full Financial Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.
CLARITY Act ethics fight risks Senate failure
The Trump ethics fight over crypto is now the biggest obstacle to the CLARITY Act reaching 60 Senate votes. Analysts and lawmakers have identified the ethics provision as the CLARITY Act’s most consequential unresolved issue heading to the Senate floor.…
Altcoins Crash as Bitcoin (BTC) Dumps to 2-Week Low: Weekend Watch
Best crypto presales to watch before they sell out: May 2026 edition
Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 crypto market narrative around utility tokens. The phase where a project sells its token prior to listing on any exchange is known as a crypto presale. The project sets the…
Why Bill Ackman Switched From Google to Microsoft (MSFT) Stock
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square disclosed a new Microsoft (MSFT) stake, selling Alphabet to fund it. He sees major upside in OpenAI equity and Azure growth. The post Why Bill Ackman Switched From Google to Microsoft (MSFT) Stock appeared first on Blockonomi.
THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected users
THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
MiCA Decoded: Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major Mistake
Most founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises […]
Santiment warns Bitcoin CLARITY act euphoria may reverse gains
Santiment warned that Bitcoin social media euphoria spiked following the CLARITY Act’s Senate Banking Committee vote on May 14. Sentiment analytics platform Santiment posted on X and its community insights platform on May 15, tracking a sharp rise in positive…
Best crypto to buy now: 6 high-conviction picks every investor should know before June 2026
Poly Truth and Meme Punch join major crypto assets in 2026 “best crypto to buy now” discussions. The question of which is the best crypto to buy now does not have one clean answer. As June 2026 approaches, the market…
New Fed Chair and Trump’s Deal with China: Market Implications
This week, "Deconstruction" focuses on Trump's agreements with China, a Bitcoin advocate at the helm of the Fed, a "neural network-hacked" crypto wallet, and Palantir's AI warfare ideology. Trump's Visit to China and the AI Market Division Donald Trump's first trip to Beijing since 2017 was a necessary move after a U.S. court overturned the 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. This prompted both sides to discuss new rules of engagement. Economic issues, including the purchase of Boeing aircraft in exchange for rare earth metals, were only part of the discussion. The key topic was the global restructuring of the IT market. Leaders deliberated on which AI technologies the U.S. would allow China to purchase and set strict controls over autonomous weapons. The removal of trade barriers will deprive alternative markets (Vietnam, Mexico) of significant investments but will give European factories, where China previously dumped goods at low prices, a chance to survive. Change at the Fed and Banks Against the CLARITY Act The appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair can be considered a unique precedent. Unlike his predecessors, he is favorable towards cryptocurrencies, personally owns coins, and calls Bitcoin an "important asset." In the long run, this is a powerful signal towards industry legalization, although his high interest rate policy will temporarily restrain the growth of risky asset prices. Meanwhile, the Senate is advancing the CLARITY Act bill, which delineates the powers of the SEC and the CFTC. The most heated debate has centered around stablecoins. The banking lobby demands a ban on crypto exchanges paying users rewards for holding them, fearing that platforms like Coinbase will become more profitable than traditional banks and simply siphon funds from classic deposits. Neural Network Recovers $400,000 in Bitcoin After 11 years, a user was able to regain access to a wallet with 5 BTC using the Claude chatbot. Concerns arose online that AI had learned to "hack" the blockchain, but the neural network merely analyzed a chaotic array of historical data. The user uploaded the contents of an old computer into Claude, the AI found the necessary backup file and discovered a bug in the password recovery program. The bot corrected the decryption logic and helped unlock the wallet. Despite AI being a powerful tool for sorting old data, uploading encrypted keys to online services remains a critical security risk. Private IT Corporations Seize Power from the State Palantir, the company that created a unified database for U.S. intelligence agencies, now supplies the military with the Gotham system, capable of autonomously identifying targets on the battlefield. Moreover, the corporation has begun to covertly influence government policy. Funds sponsored by top managers of Palantir and OpenAI pay TikTokers to stir up panic over the "Chinese AI threat" and spend millions discrediting politicians who wish to regulate artificial intelligence. Analysts note a structural change: formally, laws are passed by government institutions, but the real technical infrastructure, determining what the state sees and whom it targets, is shifting under the control of private IT corporations. This is an abridged version of the podcast. Watch the full episode: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Deezer Yandex Music YouTube Music
ONDO’s Three-Product Protocol Hits $3.778B TVL as Institutional Giants Join Settlement Pilots
TLDR: Ondo Global Markets crossed $1B TVL in under eight months, the fastest for any tokenized equity platform. USDY delivers 3.5% APY backed by U.S. Treasuries, with TVL between $2.15B and $2.7B across DeFi chains. OUSG completed a cross-border treasury pilot with JPMorgan, Ripple, and Mastercard in under five seconds. ONDO reached $3.778B in total [...] The post ONDO’s Three-Product Protocol Hits $3.778B TVL as Institutional Giants Join Settlement Pilots appeared first on Blockonomi.
'Most Entertaining Outcome': Did Elon Musk Just Endorse Dogecoin Again?
Elon Musk has revisited his famous support for Dogecoin for the first time in years, reviving memories of the meme coin boom that helped reshape the crypto market during the last cycle.
Solayer Pay launches Visa card for USDC
Solayer Pay launched a Visa card allowing users to spend USDC at merchants and ATMs worldwide on May 14. Solayer, the layer-1 blockchain developer behind the infiniSVM network, announced the launch via GlobeNewswire on May 14. The card links directly…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B in a week, snapping six-week inflow run
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion.
Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum's price to surge higher
The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
Bitcoin Exchange Supply Remains At 8-Year Lows: Bullish Sign?
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin exchange reserves have been at 8-year lows for the past month despite the recovery that the asset has witnessed. Bitcoin Supply On Exchanges Has Been Flat Recently As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, Bitcoin and Ethereum have differed in their trend of the Supply On […]
CLARITY Act faces hurdles despite Senate committee win
The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15 to 9 on May 14, but analysts say significant obstacles remain before it can become law. The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15 to 9 bipartisan vote…
Bhutan Denies Selling 13,000 BTC from National Reserve
A representative of the sovereign fund Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) refuted claims of bitcoin sales from Bhutan's national reserve in a comment to CoinDesk. According to Arkham Intelligence, at its peak in October 2024, the kingdom held approximately 13,000 BTC. Since then, DHI's asset manager has moved and presumably liquidated most of the cryptocurrency. The wallet tracked by the analytics platform holds 3,121 BTC. Source: Arkham Intelligence. "I don't recall the last time we sold bitcoins," a DHI representative told the publication. However, he declined to comment on the movement of funds, did not dispute the ownership of the addresses flagged by Arkham, and did not disclose the amount of cryptocurrency remaining under state control. Coins from the fund were transferred to wallets that interacted with centralized exchanges and trading companies, including OKX and Galaxy Digital. According to an Arkham analyst, such cases likely indicate a sale, although this cannot be definitively confirmed, he admitted. Bhutan's bitcoin reserve was built through mining using surplus hydroelectric power. The state continues to finance at least four cryptocurrency mining sites. In recent months, coin inflows into the national fund have ceased. This has led journalists to speculate that the government abandoned mining due to declining profitability. DHI stated that the country "was fortunate this year" with early and stable rains, which maintain hydroelectric plants at high capacity and ensure uninterrupted cryptocurrency mining. "We continuously upgrade our equipment, transitioning to the latest installations to remain competitive," the organization emphasized. Earlier in May, Bhutan's special economic zone, the City of Consciousness Gelephu, introduced a simplified licensing mechanism for crypto companies.
Bit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETH
Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now holds more than 155,000 ETH and is increasingly shifting away from bitcoin mining. Bit Digital Expands ETH Treasury to $327M, Staking Income Declines […]
Bitcoin ETFs break six week inflow streak
Bitcoin ETFs logged $1 billion in net outflows in the week ending May 15, ending a six week inflow streak. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $1 billion in net outflows for the week ending May 15, according to data tracked…
South Korea To Unveil Tokenized Securities Rules In July As Crypto Regulation Advances
South Korean authorities are set to release detailed rules for the issuance, infrastructure, and distribution of tokenized securities, as the country advances its efforts to implement crypto market regulations in 2027. Related Reading: Bank Of England To Ease ‘Overly Conservative’ Stablecoin Rules After Industry Backlash – Report FSC Eyes July Tokenized Securities Framework On Friday, […]
THORChain (RUNE) Suffers $10M Cross-Chain Attack, Token Plunges 15%
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.
ChatGPT Becomes Your Money Manager: OpenAI Rolls Out Banking Integration
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 Approves Crypto CLARITY Act Despite Democrat Opposition
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.
Crypto Industry Watches As Poland Advances Long-Delayed Regulatory Bill
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 Whales Accumulate 45.8B Tokens to 8-Year Peak While Price Remains Stagnant
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 (BTC) Price: Senate CLARITY Act Vote Triggers Mixed Signals as Yields Surge
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.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Senate Backs CLARITY Act as Macro Pressures Mount
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.
Coinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and Venezuelan Officials in Major Investment Push
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 […]
Pi Network Issues Urgent Safety Warning for All Pioneers
The warning came amid a growing number of scams within the entire market.
Massive XRP Network Surge Followed Price Rally to 2-Month Peak
The XRP Ledger's actitivity reached a multi-month high of its own.
How CLARITY Act Clears Ripple-Linked XRP for Run to $2
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".
A fake OpenAI repository spread an infostealer, Mistral AI faced extortion, and other cybersecurity news
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”.
CLARITY Act Boosts Bitcoin Outlook – But Analysts See Risks Ahead
The bullish comments rose after the CLARITY Act progress last week, but that's not always a good thing.
ZachXBT Claims LAB Insiders Control 95% After $6 Billion Crypto Pump
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 […]
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Momentum Shifts Bullish Against Both USD and BTC
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 […]
XRP ETF Accumulation Pushes Marex Group Among Top Holders
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 Directly Targets Premier League Clubs Citing ‘Cryptocurrency Reliance’ in Sponsor Ban
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 […]
E-Estate Announces 1 Year Live: Washington DC Summit as Real Estate Tokenization Enters Its Next Phase
[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 Price Analysis: Is ETH Finally Attempting a Real Breakout?
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 Targets South Korea Entry With Proposed 20% Coinone Investment
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 […]
Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Basis Remains High Within Biggest Supply Cluster
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 […]
Ethereum Flashes Rare Divergence Between Spot And Derivatives Market. Who Has The Edge?
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 (SHIB) Almost Returns to 82 Trillion Threshold: What It Could Mean for SHIB Price?
Shiba Inu reaches the point where a rapid reversal could be more than a possibility.
Strategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes, Says Bitcoin Sales Could Fund Deal
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 […]
US CLARITY Act brings ‘major spike of euphoria’ to Bitcoin: Santiment
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.
Cardano (ADA) Could Launch New Bull Phase With Investor Confidence On The Rise
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 […]
XRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set Record
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 […]
What Does The Rising US Inflation Mean for Bitcoin?
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 […]
Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath
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 […]
Hyperliquid (HYPE), XRP, Toncoin (TON), Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Analysis for May 16: Chances of Explosive Recovery Emerge
The market is looking like a rollercoaster as multiple assets hit local resistances and squeeze for a potential volatility surge.
Myanmar proposes life imprisonment for crypto scam operators
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 Price Lags Despite Record Staking Levels: What Are Investors Missing?
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 […]
Tokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance Research
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 […]
Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuits
The crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.
House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Act
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 CLARITY Act Breakthrough: How Clear Rules Could Lift Bitcoin and Speed Up Stablecoin Payments
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.
Antseed Unveils 20-Provider AI Marketplace as USDC Payments Bypass Aggregators
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 tumbles below $79,000 as rising bond yields
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…
ICE, CME press US regulators to 'rein in' Hyperliquid energy trading: Report
The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.
Institutional Shift? Jane Street Turns Toward Ethereum After Reducing Bitcoin ETF Exposure
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 […]
CME and ICE push US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid
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 releases $17.95 million in CONX tokens on schedule
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…
China Unveils Jiuzhang 4.0: The Photonic Quantum Computer Defying the Laws of Speed
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 economy contracts for first time in three years in Q1 2026
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 migrates $1B in Bitcoin-backed assets to Chainlink CCIP after $292M exploit shakes LayerZero confidence
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.
ZachXBT’s Explosive Claims Send LAB Tumbling Over 30% in One Day
LAB allegedly used private OTC discounts, influencer deals, and coordinated exchange activity to support price growth, ZachXBT claimed in investigations.
Revolut wins FCA approval to launch UK private banking
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 joins Chainlink CCIP as LayerZero exodus tops $4b
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…
Solayer launches Visa-compatible card for USDC payments
The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event
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.
Mubadala raises its Bitcoin ETF stake 16% to $566 million
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.…
SOL Strategies acquires Houdini Swap and Darklake Labs to enhance Solana infrastructure
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 wallet share grows over 6x from January 2025 to March 2026
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.
Jerome H. Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after eight years
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.
Jerome Powell named interim Fed Chair until Kevin Warsh takes over
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.
a16z says CLARITY Act’s Senate breakthrough could be crypto’s 1933 moment
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…
US, Israel consider military escalation against Iran amid regional tensions
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.
Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham weaken UK PM in 12 hours
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.