Oil prices declined after Trump postponed Iran strike following Gulf state appeals. Brent crude stays above $110, up 80% year-to-date amid Hormuz closure. The post Crude Oil Retreats After Trump Suspends Iran Military Action Following Gulf State Intervention appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sees AI agent payments outgrowing humans as x402 records 75M monthly transactions and Base leads USDC use soon.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock surged to $404.47, nearing a $5T market cap. Q1 earnings beat expectations, Berkshire tripled its stake, and Google I/O drives AI hype. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Surges to New Heights as $5 Trillion Valuation Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

EchoStar (SATS) stock has doubled on its SpaceX stake. With IPO filing imminent and price targets at $161, here's what investors should know now. The post EchoStar (SATS) Stock: Your Gateway to SpaceX Ownership Ahead of IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meanwhile, ONDO has rocketed by double-digits today, followed by NEAR and M.

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XRP is passing through an unusual stage where institutional inflows drop severely, creating lack of volume on the network.

Nvidia (NVDA) reports Q1 FY27 earnings May 20. Wall Street forecasts a beat with EPS of $1.75+ on $78.85B revenue. Analysts see 26-35% upside potential. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Analyst Predictions Ahead of May 20 Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

A new 2026 comparison of 7 leading mobile crypto wallets explores how Android and iPhone apps now combine self-custody, DeFi access, and many other features. A mobile crypto wallet has long stopped being just an app for storing BTC or…

Bitcoin’s fourth halving is now well in the rearview mirror as fewer than 100,000 blocks remain. The network is entering the final stretch before the next reward cut, expected around April 2028. The Clock Is Ticking on Block 1,050,000 Live data shows fewer than 100,034 blocks remain between today and Bitcoin’s next halving, pegged at […]

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Bitcoin miners' shift to AI infrastructure could stabilize revenue, but success hinges on execution and adapting facilities for AI needs. The post Bernstein sees upside for bitcoin miners amid $90B in AI deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Salesforce (CRM) stock jumped 3.4% as Agentforce hit $800M ARR. Trading at 12.7x forward earnings, analysts project 45% upside to $260.48 target. The post Salesforce (CRM) Stock Climbs 3.4% as Agentforce Momentum Counters AI Disruption Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan's LDP endorses AI-powered financial system with tokenized yen and blockchain technology, targeting 24/7 automated transactions and regional cooperation. The post Japan Moves Forward with AI-Driven Finance and Digital Yen Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

Micron (MU) stock fell 17% this week, but analysts raised price targets to $1,100 citing AI-driven memory demand and potential Samsung production disruptions. The post Micron (MU) Stock Plunges 17% in a Week as Analysts Raise Targets to $1,100 appeared first on Blockonomi.

ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged 9% post-AI reveal. Bank of America starts Buy coverage with $130 target as analysts see 37% upside potential ahead. The post ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Jumps 9% on AI Product Launch: Analysts Target 37% Upside appeared first on Blockonomi.

Swan Bitcoin has been sued for allegedly using insider access to pull nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin and cash from Prime Trust days before its 2023 bankruptcy filing.

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The Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol Echo has halted cross-chain operations following an attack on the bridge within the Monad network. The incident was triggered by the unauthorized issuance of 1,000 eBTC liquidity tokens. gm @EchoProtocol_ may be hacked on @monad Someone minted 1k ebtc out of nowhere, max borrowed wbtc against it on @Curvance, bridged, and tornado away— DCF GOD (@dcfgod) May 18, 2026 The BTCFi platform team confirmed that the incident was caused by the compromise of an administrative key within the Monad network. The actual damage amounted to approximately $816,000. Earlier today, Echo Protocol identified unauthorized activity involving eBTC on Monad that resulted in unauthorized minting and associated fund loss.Our investigation indicates the issue originated from a compromised admin key affecting the Monad deployment. Based on current…— Echo Protocol (@EchoProtocol_) May 19, 2026 “Monad was not affected and continues to operate normally,” representatives of the protocol stated. By the time of writing, developers had regained control over the administrative key and burned 955 eBTC that remained in the hacker's wallet.  According to analysts at Onchain Lens, the attacker initially deposited 45 eBTC as collateral in the lending protocol Curvance to borrow approximately 11.29 WBTC. Exploit Alert 🚨According to @dcfgod, @EchoProtocol_ on @monad has been exploited.The attacker reportedly minted 1,000 $eBTC worth $76.7M and used a previously tested exploit flow to extract funds through Curvance.So far, the exploiter has:• Deposited 45 $eBTC ($3.45M)… pic.twitter.com/933n9bbq3X— Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) May 18, 2026 The hacker transferred the obtained funds to the Ethereum network, exchanged them for ETH, and withdrew through the mixer Tornado Cash.  Monad founder Keone Hon clarified that the network's core infrastructure was not affected: “The issue is solely related to the application and the bridge.” Curvance representatives stated that the isolated architecture of their markets prevented the attack from spreading to other assets. As a precaution, the protocol has suspended the Echo eBTC pool. The Echo team continues to investigate with ecosystem partners and is working on implementing additional security measures before resuming bridge operations. In April, Kelp was hacked with a loss of $292 million, allegedly by the Lazarus Group. The incident was the largest in the DeFi sector since the beginning of the year.  In May, attackers extracted $10 million from the cross-chain protocol THORChain. The project's developers confirmed the hack and denied the launch of a compensation program.

Firedancer just started producing blocks on the Solana mainnet and spot SOL ETFs have crossed $1 billion in combined assets, yet the Solana price prediction still puts the token near $84.84 with a long road to reclaim its $295 high. While SOL holders wait for Firedancer to push prices higher, thousands of wallets are entering [...] The post Solana Price Prediction Targets $250 With Firedancer Live but Pepeto Presale Holders Stand to Gain Even More Before Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan AI-blockchain finance plan backs tokenized deposits and yen stablecoins as LDP seeks 24/7 settlement and Asia policy ties in 2026 now.

Home Depot (HD) reports Q1 earnings May 19. Analysts expect $3.41 EPS (down 4.3%) and $41.6B revenue. Wall Street sees 35% upside despite recent weakness. The post Home Depot (HD) Q1 Earnings Preview: Analyst Expectations and Stock Outlook for May 19 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Blackstone (BX) stock rises as firm announces $5B AI infrastructure partnership with Google, deploying TPU compute capacity across U.S. data centers. The post Blackstone (BX) Stock Climbs as $5 Billion Google AI Partnership Unveiled appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: BNB Smart Chain’s post-quantum test reduced native transfer TPS from 4,973 to 2,997, a 40% drop. Transaction signatures grew from 65 bytes to 2,420 bytes after shifting to the ML-DSA-44 standard. pqSTARK consensus aggregation achieved a 43:1 compression ratio, keeping validator overhead manageable. Cross-region P99 finality degraded from 2 to 11 slots due to [...] The post BNB Smart Chain’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Test Cuts Throughput by 40% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Social media activity around HYPE surged as multiple catalysts, including US policy changes and exchange integrations, hit in the same week.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold $16.3M in AMD stock and bought L3Harris, Amazon, Archer Aviation, and Joby. Full breakdown of May 18 trades. The post ARK Invest Dumps $16M in AMD Stock While Loading Up on Amazon and eVTOL Plays appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Binance x402 uses standard HTTP 402 flows for off-chain authorization and on-chain settlement on BNB Chain. Trust Wallet AgentKit supports x402 natively, keeping private keys on-device during autonomous agent payments. Gartner forecasts global AI spending will hit $2.52 trillion in 2026, driving demand for agent payment rails. Merchants integrate via standard HTTP APIs, removing [...] The post Binance x402 Launches HTTP-Native Programmable Payments for AI Agents on BNB Chain appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. cryptocurrency adoption has climbed to its highest level in three years, with a growing share of adults using digital assets primarily as investments rather than for everyday payments, according to a new Federal Reserve report. According to the Federal…

UK unemployment reaches 5% in March 2026, driven by Iran conflict and rising costs. Youth joblessness hits 14.7%, highest since 2014. 100K jobs lost in April. The post Britain’s Jobless Rate Climbs to 5% Amid Middle East Conflict Pressures appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analog Devices (ADI) stock gains attention as reports surface of advanced negotiations to acquire Empower Semiconductor for approximately $1.5 billion cash. The post Analog Devices (ADI) Pursues $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Empower Semiconductor appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: AI Financial reported a net loss of $271.5 million for the quarter ended March 28, 2026. The firm’s 7.28 billion WLFI tokens lost roughly $294 million in value within just three months. AI Financial flagged substantial doubt about its ability to continue operating within one year. Shares of AIFC dropped 9.61% to $0.91 on [...] The post AI Financial Warns of Collapse Risk After $271 Million Loss Tied to WLFI Token Crash appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tesla (TSLA) stock slid 3% Monday as the upcoming SpaceX IPO raises fears of capital flight, split investor base, and Musk's divided attention. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Faces New Challenge as SpaceX IPO Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold prices fell 0.6% to $4,540/oz amid rising Treasury yields, stronger dollar, and ongoing Iran conflict uncertainty. Goldman maintains $5,400 target. The post Gold Prices Slide as Treasury Yields Climb and Iran Tensions Persist appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI Financial posted a $271.5M loss as WLFI holdings fell to $706.4M, raising one-year survival doubt and related-party loan concerns for Q1.

Echo Protocol is investigating a security incident involving its bridge on Monad after crypto on-chain analysts said an attacker minted 1,000 eBTC and used part of the position to extract WBTC liquidity through Curvance. The first public alarm came from on-chain analyst DCF GOD, who wrote that Echo “may be hacked on Monad.” He added: […]

Fewer than 27,000 BTC now separates Strategy and Blackrock in what has become an unprecedented contest to be the first institution to hold 1 million bitcoin. Two Giants, One Finish Line For much of late 2024 and early 2025, Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust was regarded as the fastest-growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) in U.S. market history. […]

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Nvidia (NVDA) stock falls 1.3% before earnings. Analysts raise targets to $315 while China H200 chip deal remains uncertain. Beat-and-raise expected. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slips as Analysts Boost Targets Before Critical Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Echo Protocol’s admin key was compromised on Monad, leading to $816K in unauthorized eBTC minting losses. The team regained admin key control and burned 955 eBTC still held by the attacker after the breach. Aptos was not directly compromised, though $71K in exposure was found across lending and liquidity pools. Monad and Aptos bridge [...] The post Echo Protocol Suffers $816K Loss After Admin Key Compromise on Monad Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI dismissed by California jury on statute of limitations grounds, removing $134B liability and clearing path for IPO. The post Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit Dismissed: Jury Rules Claims Filed Too Late appeared first on Blockonomi.

BSC tested post-quantum signatures using ML-DSA-44, but data overhead cut cross-region TPS about 40% before planned production rollout now.

On May 19, bitcoin rebounded from a low of $76,000 to trade above $77,000 ($77,200 by 3:50 AM EST). However, Bitfinex analysts warn that the drop below $78,000 exposes deep market fragilities. Geopolitical Relief Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000 on the morning of May 19, rebounding from a late‑Monday dip to $76,000. The recovery remained […]

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their biggest single-day outflows since late January after investors pulled nearly $650 million from the products as Bitcoin slipped below $78,000 amid rising geopolitical and inflation concerns. According to SoSoValue data, the ETF segment…

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BNB trades at $644 with support at $622 intact. BNBAgent SDK launches on mainnet while BNB Chain tests post-quantum security measures for future network. The post BNB (BNB) Holds $644 as AI Agent SDK Deploys and Quantum Security Tests Begin appeared first on Blockonomi.

Its relationship with the WowMyCity Platform ecosystem drives it toward mass adoption, as customers receive Tokens for their daily actions: shopping, dining, leisure, etc. Similarly, users will accumulate their tokens and will also be able to pay for their purchases using them. It is a Utility Token designed for making purchases. To reward its customers, [...] The post WowMyToken (WYT) is a new Utility Token concept. appeared first on Blockonomi.

The pause in US-Iran tensions highlights the Gulf states' influence and underscores the global economic risks tied to regional conflicts. The post Trump says planned US attack on Iran was called off at Gulf states’ request appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brian Armstrong outlines why AI agents will create the largest economy, and the numbers are already rising.

Tempo blockchain integrates Morpho's $7.5B DeFi lending platform, allowing enterprises to earn yield on stablecoins without moving funds off-chain. The post Tempo Partners with Morpho to Bring $7.5B DeFi Lending Protocol to Stablecoin Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner's fund doubles to $13.67B betting on Bitcoin miners for AI infrastructure while shorting Nvidia and chip stocks. The post Former OpenAI Executive Bets $13.67B on Bitcoin Miners While Shorting Nvidia (NVDA) appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana Q1 Chain GDP hit $342.2M as RWA market cap rose 43% to $2.01B, while Alpenglow targets 150ms finality.

Galaxy Digital obtains New York BitLicense and Money Transmission License from NYDFS, marking second crypto firm approval in 2026 after Strike. The post Galaxy Digital Secures Coveted New York BitLicense for Institutional Crypto Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Revolut launches Dogecoin (DOGE) physical debit card for real-world spending. DOGE trades near $0.10 as whales accumulate and technical patterns suggest volatility. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Now Spendable at Millions of Retailers Through Revolut’s New Physical Card appeared first on Blockonomi.

A federal court in Oakland has dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, OpenAI, and Microsoft due to late filing, according to NBC News. The jury of nine found that the claims were barred by the statute of limitations. Deliberations took less than two hours. In the case, Musk claimed that OpenAI had abandoned its original non-profit mission and effectively transformed into a profit-driven entity. The defendants allegedly "stole a charitable organization" by creating a commercial division and allowing the leadership to personally profit. The timing of the lawsuit filing was crucial. OpenAI's defense argued that the alleged damages occurred before 2021. Different deadlines applied to various aspects: before August 5, 2021; before November 14, 2021; before August 5, 2022. The jury found the defendants' arguments convincing. The verdict was delivered during a separate hearing on potential compensation Musk might have received if he had won. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also criticized the plaintiff's damage estimates. Musk's expert assessed the alleged wrongful gains of OpenAI and Microsoft at $78.8 billion to $135 billion. Rogers stated that the calculations were not linked to the facts established in the case. OpenAI's lawyers portrayed the case as an attempt to pressure a competitor. The company's lead attorney, Bill Savitt, called the lawsuit a "belated fabrication" and an attempt at sabotage. Following the decision, Microsoft welcomed the outcome and stated it would continue its partnership with Altman's company to advance AI systems. Musk responded differently: "For anyone who has closely followed the case, there is no doubt that Altman and Brockman indeed enriched themselves by stealing a charitable organization. The only question is when they did it." The entrepreneur announced his intention to appeal. The decision removes one of the main legal obstacles for OpenAI amid discussions of a potential IPO. Back in October 2025, the AI startup completed a restructuring, during which the company was split into a commercial corporation and a non-profit foundation.

By the end of the first quarter, the volume of real-world tokenized assets (RWA) on the Solana network increased by 43%, reaching $2.01 billion, according to a report by Messari. Three assets had the most significant impact on the segment: BlackRock BUIDL: capitalization doubled to $525.4 million following the integration of custodian Anchorage Digital; PRIME: increased by 124% to $361.2 million, supported by the Kamino protocol; ONyc: rose by 101%, reaching $145.4 million. Source: Messari. Analysts noted the diversification of the credit market. Deposits in PRIME on the Kamino and Jupiter Lend platforms accounted for 13% of the total volume. DeFi Segment and Application Revenue The total value locked in Solana fell by 22% to $6.16 billion. Messari attributed this to a 33% drop in the price of SOL (from $124.44 to $83.11), rather than a user exodus. Source: Messari. The blockchain's share of the overall DeFi market remained stable at 6.7%. The largest protocols were Kamino ($1.72 billion) and Jupiter ($1.69 billion). Application revenue for the quarter totaled $342.2 million. Pump.fun remained the leader with $124.7 million (+17%). The trading app Axiom ranked second with $42.4 million. Source: Messari. The report highlights the development of infrastructure for payments and AI agents. The x402 protocol was adopted by major providers, including Alchemy and QuickNode. User Behavior and Stablecoins Researchers observed an acceleration in trading: the average token holding time decreased from 81 to 57 seconds. Analysts linked this to the popularity of short-term trades in the meme coin segment. The volume of stablecoins on Solana reached $14.85 billion (third among blockchains): USDC: $7.83 billion (-21%); USDT: $2.89 billion (+34%); USD1: $883.5 million (+473% following inflows from Binance). Source: Messari. The main event of the quarter was the plan to implement the Alpenglow update in the Agave 4.1 release. It proposes replacing the Proof-of-History and Tower BFT mechanisms with Rotor and Votor. This is expected to reduce transaction finalization time from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds. The total number of coins locked in staking reached a historic high of 424.7 million SOL. Source: Messari. By the end of the quarter, corporate balances held 18.6 million SOL ($1.54 billion). In May, trading volume on decentralized exchanges on the Solana network fell to 94% relative to Ethereum's figures. 

Hyperliquid (HYPE) surges 7% as a16z-linked wallet buys $90M worth. New USDC deal with Coinbase and Circle could redirect $160M annually. Target: $71. The post Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges as Major USDC Partnership Promises $160M Annual Revenue appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stock futures drop and Bitcoin steadies near $77K as oil tops $100 and inflation worries mount before Nvidia earnings. Markets await key catalyst. The post Market Tensions Rise: Tech Stocks Slide and Bitcoin Stalls Ahead of Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Minnesota authorizes banks and credit unions to offer crypto custody services starting August 1, while simultaneously banning all crypto ATMs statewide. The post Minnesota Takes Dual Approach to Crypto: Permits Bank Custody While Banning ATMs appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid price rose 24% in six days as HYPE neared its ATH, helped by the CLARITY Act, USDC growth, Bitwise and SPCX.

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House have pushed to turn a temporary restriction on a central bank digital currency into a permanent ban as Congress prepares to vote on a major housing bill later this week. According to Congressman Mike…

A federal jury has thrown out every claim in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding the case to have been filed past its legal deadline. Verdict Reached, But Battle Not Over A federal jury in Oakland, California sided with OpenAI on May 18, unanimously dismissing all claims in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against […]

New testing shows blockchains can survive quantum-resistant encryption, but the massive growth in transaction data could slow networks and strain infrastructure.

Cardano (ADA) whale holdings hit 67%, highest since 2020. CME adds ADA to futures index launching June 8. Price holds support at $0.2520 with surging volume. The post Cardano (ADA) Whales Accumulate at Highest Rate Since 2020 Amid Price Consolidation appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rescinded its decades-old policy that barred defendants in enforcement settlements from publicly denying the agency’s allegations. In a statement released Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the repeal removes a rule…

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced its second-largest acquisition of 2026, costing the firm more than $2 billion. Strategy Has Added 24,869 Bitcoin To Its Holdings In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest purchase completed by the treasury company. In total, the […]

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to roll out an "innovation exemption" as soon as this week, greenlighting the trading of tokenized versions of public company stocks on decentralized platforms.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) continues to see the departure of key personnel. On May 18th, researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma announced their exit from the organization. Both decisions were voluntary. The developers penned farewell messages on X. Beek will leave the organization at the end of the month. He has worked at EF for seven years, contributing to the creation of the Ethereum Beacon Chain and improving network throughput and execution. “The strength of Ethereum lies and will always lie in the people behind it, striving to make it what it is. I am grateful for these years spent among you. What’s next: I’m not sure yet,” he wrote. Ma spent four years in the organization’s research and product department. He was involved in designing network economics and scaling. The developer co-authored a proposal to enhance privacy FOCIL and led the launch of the fast confirmation mechanism, which accelerates transfers between L1 and L2. “Why did I leave? For the first three years at EF, I was engaged in market design research. In the last year, I focused on product work and growth. I really enjoy this area and want to move further in this direction,” Ma explained his decision. The Disintegration of Ethereum Foundation Beek and Ma’s departures continue a series of resignations at EF. In recent months, several prominent ecosystem members have left the foundation. In early May, leading developers Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko left the Protocol team, while Alex Stokes took a creative break. Temporary managers have been appointed in their places. In April, team manager Josh Stark announced his departure. In February, Tomasz Stanczak resigned from his position as co-executive director, having served for less than a year. Some specialists have moved to external projects. Back in March, the Ethereum Foundation team promised to prepare the network for quantum protection by 2029.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly prepared an “innovation exemption” that could allow blockchain platforms to offer tokenized versions of publicly traded stocks, including tokens issued without direct approval from the underlying companies. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing…

French bitcoin treasury firm Capital B has acquired 192 BTC after completing a series of capital raises totaling roughly $20 million (€17 million). The company now holds more than 3,100 bitcoin as it deepens its treasury-focused strategy. Adam Back Joins Capital B Funding Round as Company Accelerates BTC Strategy Capital B, the French company formerly […]

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AI Financial's potential collapse highlights the volatility and risks associated with heavy reliance on cryptocurrency assets. The post WLFI-linked AI Financial warns it may not survive next 12 months after losses balloon to $271 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC may approve blockchain-based tokenized stock trading this week, allowing third parties to digitize shares without company consent—but not everyone agrees. The post SEC’s Blockchain Trading Rule Could Transform Stock Markets This Week appeared first on Blockonomi.

Swan Bitcoin faces $970M Prime Trust lawsuit over 11,994 BTC, cash, stablecoins and XRP allegedly moved before bankruptcy in 2023 in courts.

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Ethereum Foundation researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned, bringing the total number of major departures from the nonprofit to at least eight in 2026.

Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass the Senate.

Bitmine acquires 71,672 Ethereum (ETH) tokens, expanding holdings to $11B. Veteran whale returns as ETH tests critical $2,108 support level. The post Ethereum (ETH) Whale Accumulation Surges as Bitmine Adds $150M in Fresh Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kevin Warsh takes over the US Fed as rate-cut odds fall with crypto markets watching June policy and CFTC seats before the CLARITY Act vote.

South Korea’s KB Financial has completed a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for won-denominated stablecoin as lawmakers and experts push to advance the country’s digital asset framework. Related Reading: Hacker Drains $11.58 Million From Verus-Ethereum Bridge KB Stablecoin Pilot Cuts Fees, Speeds Transfers On Sunday, KB Financial Group, the parent company of South Korea’s largest bank, announced that […]

Carl Beek and Julian Ma resign from Ethereum Foundation, joining a wave of high-profile departures. What's behind the exodus and restructuring? The post Ethereum Foundation in Turmoil: Why Key Developers Are Leaving in Droves appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rising UK unemployment amid geopolitical tensions signals potential economic instability, challenging growth forecasts and policy responses. The post UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% amid Iran war pressures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform Echo Protocol has suffered an exploit after an attacker minted roughly 1,000 unauthorized eBTC tokens on the protocol’s Monad deployment. Blockchain security firm PeckShield and on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain reported on Tuesday that the attacker generated around…

Bitcoin (BTC) tests $76K support after losing streak. Iran's $2M BTC transit program, $1.07B outflows, and $600M liquidations pressure the market. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Critical Test at $76K as Institutional Money Exits appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum Foundation exits grow as Carl Beek and Julian Ma resign, adding pressure to Protocol Cluster changes and Ethereum roadmap work now.

The bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital assets. Bradesco Announces Future Launch of Cryptocurrency Custody Services Traditional financial institutions […]

Will the token finally break out of its prolonged consolidation phase?

Minnesota crypto custody law lets banks and credit unions hold digital assets from Aug. 1, as the state crypto ATM ban also starts that day.

Echo Protocol halted cross-chain transactions while investigators examined the massive exploit.

Several SEC officials reportedly didn’t support the decision, while tokenization platform Securitize flagged risks with enabling third-party platforms to issue tokenized stocks.

Among those who used crypto for payments, over 25% said they did so because the business preferred crypto, citing speed, privacy and lower cost advantages.

XRP is experiencing increased price pressure, mirroring the broader crypto market’s drop, with the token falling 6% over the past week. This pullback has forced XRP to lose the $1.40 support level for now.  Despite this recent weakness, market analyst Ali Martinez posted on X (formerly Twitter) that a technical setup is forming on XRP’s […]

Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has addressed concerns over the XRP Ledger's (XRPL) frequent "technical hard forks."

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to roll out a plan to enable the trading of crypto versions of securities.

The stablecoin giant announced an undisclosed investment in LemFi, a migrant-focused remittance-based platform that allows users to send and receive money across 30 countries. The investment will support LemFi’s integration of USDT across its product suite, delivering faster and cheaper services to its customers. Stablecoin Behemoth Tether Invests in Remittance Platform LemFi Stablecoins have become […]

Redis' Iris could accelerate enterprise AI adoption by bridging data retrieval gaps, enhancing efficiency, and reducing infrastructure costs. The post Redis launches Iris, a context and memory platform for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising yields prompt a strategic shift in investor behavior, impacting tech valuations and delaying anticipated rate cuts, affecting broader markets. The post NASDAQ leads losses as investors book profits amid rising yields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The scrutiny of Polymarket's dispute process highlights potential conflicts of interest, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in prediction markets. The post Polymarket faces scrutiny as nearly 20% of dispute judges have financial ties to the bets they decide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said the company is expected to have accumulated 5% of Ether's total supply before the end of the year.

The hacker has already laundered nearly 5% of the loot through Tornado Cash and is still holding the remaining 955 eBTC.

Kraken’s plan to go public in the US may have to wait until 2027. The crypto exchange, formally known as Payward, laid off about 150 workers last week, a move that has pushed back its initial public offering timeline by at least a year, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. Related Reading: […]

The decision to pause military action highlights the delicate balance between diplomacy and conflict, impacting global markets and regional stability. The post Trump calls off planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies’ appeal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising long-term yields could tighten liquidity, increase borrowing costs, and challenge risk assets, impacting economic growth and investment. The post 30-year US Treasury yield hits 5.1%, highest since July 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The analyst believes that one of the reasons ether has been under selling pressure is linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in oil prices. To Lee, this is “short tactical noise,” and prices should be stronger later this year. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Stronger ETH Prices After Middle East […]

The US's conditional stance on Iran could lead to fragmented Gulf diplomacy, increasing regional uncertainty and impacting global oil markets. The post Trump indicates US may accept Iran deal if Gulf allies support terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron's strategic positioning in AI infrastructure could drive long-term growth, but market volatility and competition pose significant risks. The post Jim Cramer recommends Micron as a buying opportunity after selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase's system upgrade reflects its strategic push towards becoming an "Everything Exchange," potentially reshaping crypto trading dynamics. The post Coinbase Exchange schedules system upgrade for May 23 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Goldman simultaneously increased exposure to crypto infrastructure firms like Circle, Coinbase, and Galaxy Digital.