The Bank of England will focus its future strategy on RWA to modernise the country's economic sector. This was stated by Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sarah Breeden. At the City Week 2026 conference in London, the official explained that the retail payment system of the future should include various interchangeable forms of money—tokenised deposits, stablecoins, and possibly a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to her, distributed ledger technology will reduce costs and speed up payments, with fewer intermediaries. Smart contracts will add flexibility by setting conditions and automating processes. She also noted that the regulator actively supports the implementation of AI, including agent payments and commerce. Next month, the Bank of England will publish draft rules for systemic 'stablecoins' and approve them by the end of the year, Breeden noted. To mitigate the risks of rapid spread of such assets, the regulator may temporarily limit their issuance volume. Regulator's Plans On May 18, the Bank of England and FCA launched a joint consultation on the tokenisation programme. At its core is the Digital Securities Sandbox, which began in 2024 and will run until January 2029. The platform allows companies to launch trading systems and settlements for tokenised securities. Since the end of 2026, 16 companies, including Euroclear, HSBC, and London Stock Exchange Group, are preparing to join the sandbox. "The prudential regime for UK banks on tokenised assets will be the same as for non-tokenised counterparts if legal rights are identical and risks are comparable," said Breeden. Additionally, the Bank of England will continue to support the Digital Gilt initiative—a pilot project for tokenised sovereign bonds. The results of the CBDC design phase will be presented by the regulator by the end of the year. "The task of the authorities, government, and industry is to build on the UK's strong foundation and demonstrate that we are deepening the tokenised financial ecosystem," Breeden noted. The approach of the British authorities aligns with global trends. On May 19, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially established a course for building the financial system of the future using AI and blockchain, with a focus on tokenisation, stablecoins, and agent commerce. In April, the UK Treasury announced plans to introduce 'stablecoins' into the payment sector.

Macy's (M) reports Q1 2027 earnings May 27. Berkshire Hathaway's new position sparks institutional buying despite cautious analyst ratings. The post Macy’s (M) Stock Gains Traction After Berkshire Hathaway Takes New Position appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid highlights shift in crypto design as user experience overtakes token-first product narratives. For most of the last decade, a useful generalization about crypto products was that the token mattered more than the product. The user experience could be inelegant,…

The misuse of prepaid funds in volatile investments highlights the risks of mismatched financial strategies, potentially eroding consumer trust. The post South Korean funeral company reports $33M loss on leveraged ether ETF bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ad campaign against Kalshi highlights growing regulatory challenges that could reshape the prediction market landscape nationwide. The post FairPredicts launches ad campaign against Kalshi in DC amid scrutiny of prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Despite public opposition, US exploration of CBDC infrastructure suggests inevitable adaptation to global digital finance trends. The post US officials quietly study CBDC infrastructure despite Trump opposition, says former CFTC chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Datavault AI (DVLT) partners with Wellgistics to create DelivMeds AI, a $4B blockchain-powered healthcare platform revolutionizing prescription delivery. The post Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock: $4B DelivMeds AI Platform Launched Through Wellgistics Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Ethereum has broken below a key triangle formation, shifting market structure in favor of sellers across short-term charts. Short-term moving averages are now trading below long-term averages, confirming that bearish momentum continues to build steadily. Sharp long liquidations on Binance are flushing out leveraged positions, adding extra downward pressure to ETH spot price action. [...] The post Ethereum Bearish Breakdown Signals Deeper Decline Toward $1,350 Support appeared first on Blockonomi.

S&P 500 Q1 earnings jump 26%, best since 2021. Tech giants boost AI spending forecasts as investors await Nvidia results and Fed policy signals. The post Corporate America Delivers Strongest Quarterly Results in Half a Decade appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Babylon plans to launch the Trustless Bitcoin Vault public testnet during the final week of May. The TBV protocol enables Bitcoin-backed DeFi borrowing without bridges or wrapped Bitcoin exposure. Babylon reduced peg-in times to nearly three hours while lowering on-chain costs by over three times. The BABY token redesign may include governance, staking access, [...] The post Babylon Unveils Trustless Bitcoin Vault Ahead of Public Testnet Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The crypto market is higher today as total capitalization rebounds toward $2.7 trillion, with money rotating into Bitcoin and large-cap altcoins while bond and equity markets flash mixed signals. The total cryptocurrency market cap is around $2.7 trillion, up roughly…

Crypto Owners Under Physical Attack: Rising Threats and Smart Protection Tips Many people picture crypto crime as online hacks or fake investment schemes. But a growing danger is real-world violence aimed at cryptocurrency holders. These include kidnappings, home break-ins, and […] The post Crypto Owners Under Physical Attack: Rising Threats and Smart Protection Tips appeared first on Blockmanity.

Since the beginning of the month, the price of the leading cryptocurrency has dropped by 6% after testing the 200-day moving average around $82,000. Analysts at K33 Research believe that the February low of $60,000 will remain the bottom of the current cycle. According to the report, the market dynamics differ from the bear cycles of 2014, 2018, and 2022. During those periods, rallies quickly gave way to new lows. Currently, the recovery is slower, preventing the accumulation of excessive leverage. Source: K33. Derivative data indicates "uniquely pessimistic sentiment." According to K33 expert Vetle Lunde, the market structure now resembles the growth phases of 2025 rather than the false rebounds of previous years. Caution among participants is evident in institutional flows. According to 13F reports, major players reduced positions by 26,733 BTC in the first quarter. Meanwhile, retail investors purchased 19,395 BTC. The bulk of the sales came from delta-neutral firms like Millennium and Jane Street. Analysts linked this to declining yields in the crypto sector and the growing appeal of alternative markets. Exchange-traded funds (ETF) recorded one of the largest five-day outflows. Sales intensified as the price of digital gold approached the average purchase price of ETF shares. K33 explained this as investors' desire to break even or minimize losses after a steep decline. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $77,535 (+0.8% over the day). Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. Earlier, on May 18, the net outflow from American ETFs amounted to $648.6 million — the worst daily result since late January. 

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Marvell (MRVL) stock jumped 7% as Wall Street raised price targets to $220, citing AI silicon demand and optical connectivity growth ahead of May 27 earnings. The post Marvell (MRVL) Stock Jumps 7% on Strong Analyst Upgrades Before Earnings Release appeared first on Blockonomi.

Intuit (INTU) shares dropped nearly 5% after revealing plans to eliminate 17% of its workforce, affecting about 3,000 employees, to prioritize AI growth. The post Intuit (INTU) Stock Plunges 5% on Massive Layoff Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin is still leading this market, but meme coins are not dead. As of May 20, 2026, CoinGecko showed BTC at about $77,125, while Bitcoin dominance sat near 58.3%. That usually tells traders the market is still in a Bitcoin-led phase, not a full altcoin rotation. Even so, meme coins are showing signs of life, [...] The post Could Meme Coins Outperform Bitcoin Again This Cycle? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Moody's warns quantum computing could break encryption at banks and crypto platforms. JPMorgan and HSBC already preparing quantum-safe defenses. The post Moody’s Flags Quantum Computing as Emerging Threat to Banking and Crypto Encryption appeared first on Blockonomi.

Traders have largely abandoned expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, with CME Fedwatch data showing 95% to 98% odds of no change at any of the upcoming meetings, and prediction market bettors backing that view for June with tens of millions of dollars. Markets Price Out Every Rate Cut for 2026 The Fed’s […]

The potential delay in the arms deal could destabilize global tech supply chains, impacting industries reliant on Taiwan's semiconductor output. The post Trump weighs approval of $14B arms deal for Taiwan as US-China tensions simmer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta's AI shift may redirect tech talent to blockchain, intensify energy competition, and reshape investment focus from metaverse to AI. The post Meta lays off 8,000 employees amid massive pivot to AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Catena Labs' bank charter pursuit could redefine financial infrastructure, enabling AI agents to operate within regulatory frameworks autonomously. The post Catena Labs secures $30M Series A, files for US bank charter to build financial rails for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption would grow substantially, a Fireblocks executive said.

Shibarium transactions rise 44% as SHIB continues to search for stronger momentum.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Orders Fed to Review Crypto Access to U.S. Payment Rails President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the Federal Reserve and other regulators to dismantle longstanding barriers that have excluded crypto and fintech firms from the U.S. payment system, escalating a years-long battle over access. This post Trump Orders Fed to Review Crypto Access to U.S. Payment Rails first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Arm Holdings (ARM) stock reaches record highs above $240, up 104% YTD. Analysts project $300 targets on strong earnings and expanding CPU market potential. The post Arm Holdings (ARM) Stock Soars Past $240 as Analysts Eye $300 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meme punch is a play-to-earn crypto game built around one of the easiest crypto concepts to understand. Players are able to choose a meme-inspired knight, fight in a medieval arena, climb the leaderboard, and earn MEPU tokens through battle rewards. It’s important to note that the project is not built solely as a passive meme […]

Meta's AI shift may redirect tech talent to blockchain, intensify energy competition, and reshape investment focus from metaverse to AI. The post Meta lays off 8,000 employees amid shift to AI focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine New Bitcoin, Energy, and Compute Hub Node NBO Opens in Nairobi, Kenya On May 16, 2026, Node NBO, the world’s newest physical Bitcoin space opened in Nairobi, Kenya. This post New Bitcoin, Energy, and Compute Hub Node NBO Opens in Nairobi, Kenya first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

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Alphabet (GOOGL) stock climbs 25% YTD as Google introduces Gemini Spark AI agent, 3.5 Flash model, smart glasses, and search overhaul at I/O 2026 conference. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Surges 25% as Google Reveals Gemini Spark AI Agent at I/O 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Two Platforms That Defined an Industry Bet365 and DraftKings come from different worlds but ended up competing for the same thing — the attention of online gamblers everywhere. One grew up in the English Midlands and became the world’s biggest online bookmaker. The other was born in Boston during the fantasy sports craze and fought [...] The post Bet365 vs DraftKings: Two Titans Tested — and the Rise of ZunaBet appeared first on Blockonomi.

WhiteBIT Coin rallied sharply earlier this month after WhiteBIT announced the launch of its dedicated United Kingdom trading platform, but the token has since pulled back toward a major support-resistance pivot zone that could determine its next directional move. According…

Crypto liquidity is scattered across exchanges and pairs, creating a structural “liquidity tax” of slippage, spread drag, and inconsistent execution that hits traders, tokens, and venues. Crypto trading activity is spread across hundreds of exchanges, liquidity venues, market makers, and…

PI loses key support. Where will buyers return? PI Network (PI) Price Predictions: Analysis Key support levels: $0.15, $0.13 Key resistance levels: $0.16, $0.20 PI Loses Key Support as Sellers Return Since late last week, selling has intensified, which put pressure on the $0.16 support until this level could not hold any longer and broke. […]

Ethereum has emerged as the leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization despite the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) popularity in this sector. This comes amid the rise in tokenization, with institutions bringing their products on-chain.  Ethereum Leads XRP In The RWA Sector  Token Terminal data shows that Ethereum currently leads the XRP Ledger and other networks in […]

PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the settlement layer built for the agentic economy, today announced it has successfully closed a $8 million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by YZi Labs, with participation from a robust group of leading investors, including IDG Capital, HashKey Capital, Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund, Oak Grove Ventures, SevenX Ventures, Alchemy Ventures, […]

The EU-US tariff deal's digital trade provisions could significantly reduce regulatory risks, benefiting cross-border crypto and fintech sectors. The post European Union strikes provisional deal to cut US tariffs ahead of Trump’s deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Immunovant (IMVT) stock surged 22% premarket as IMVT-1402 achieved a 72.7% response rate in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis patients. The post Immunovant (IMVT) Stock Soars Over 20% Following Breakthrough Rheumatoid Arthritis Data appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether secures full ownership of Twenty One Capital (XXI) by acquiring SoftBank's stake, gaining control of a 43,500 BTC treasury worth billions. The post Tether Takes Full Ownership of XXI After Buying Out SoftBank’s Bitcoin Stake appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Algorand price has started regaining momentum this month as traders rotate back into select layer-1 tokens supported by improving technical structures, rising on-chain activity, and fresh exchange accessibility catalysts. According to data from crypto.news, Algorand (ALGO) price traded around $0.114…

Institutional selling pressure remained firmly in control on Tuesday as bitcoin ETFs posted another major wave of outflows, while ether funds extended their losing streak to seven consecutive sessions. In contrast, solana and XRP ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, reinforcing a growing divide in investor sentiment across the crypto market. Institutional Investors […]

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Bitcoin Magazine South Carolina Enacts Bitcoin-Friendly Law, Bans CBDC Use by State Entities South Carolina has enacted a new law aimed at establishing a clear and supportive framework for cryptocurrency use, marking one of the most comprehensive state-level efforts to date. Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law on May 19 after it passed the legislature with strong bipartisan support, clearing the Senate in a 38–1 […] This post South Carolina Enacts Bitcoin-Friendly Law, Bans CBDC Use by State Entities first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Astera Labs (ALAB) stock jumped 16% after Evercore's upgrade to $297. Q1 revenue surged 93% YoY as AI inference networking demand accelerates. The post Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Climbs 16% on Evercore Upgrade and AI Inference Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

The postponement highlights the delicate balance of regional diplomacy and economic stability, with potential global repercussions if tensions escalate. The post Trump postpones planned Iran attack after Gulf leaders warn of Hajj crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Researchers at GE Aerospace have developed a preliminary design for a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine using their proprietary generative AI. The LLM tool generates hundreds of engine layout variations in mere seconds for different flight scenarios. Previously, this initial design stage took weeks or months. The work aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense's intention to expedite the development of new solutions. Technical Features The ramjet uses the aircraft's speed to "ram" air into the engine, compressing it in the process. Fuel is injected into the compressed air, and the hot exhaust gases exit from the rear, creating powerful thrust. Ramjet engines operate only at high speeds. A conventional aircraft cannot be launched using a ramjet, but they are ideal for use in hypersonic cruise missiles. This design achievement potentially allows for faster creation of more advanced structures while reducing costs. According to Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu, the aerospace industry could become one of the main beneficiaries of AI. GE Aerospace's defense division supplies and services engines for helicopters, aircraft, and ships. Approximately 30,000 of its power units are in operation, with about 700 sold annually. The defense sector is experiencing growth. Kahyaoglu forecasts that over 1,000 engines will be delivered by 2028. This growth may partly be driven by hypersonic models and units for new autonomous combat aircraft capable of operating in groups. Accelerating the Development Cycle GE Aerospace focuses not on the mere use of artificial intelligence, but on integrating the system into the early engineering phase—before testing and final modeling. At this stage, the basic geometry of the engine is formed, and key design trade-offs are determined. AI allows for the simultaneous consideration of multiple operating modes and customer requirements, speeding up the transition from concept to the first installation variant. Thus, the company aims to shorten one of the slowest stages of aerospace development—the iteration of configurations and the search for a workable scheme for further testing. In July 2024, GE Aerospace announced the successful demonstration of a hypersonic ramjet engine, which was developed and prepared for testing in less than 11 months. At that time, the firm emphasized that the development provided three times the airflow compared to previous systems. Against this backdrop, the current project with generative artificial intelligence appears as the next step—an attempt to accelerate the already existing hypersonic engine development cycle. The company reported that it is expanding the use of AI tools to civilian projects, including CFM RISE—a program for developing technologies for the next generation of narrow-body aircraft engines. GE Aerospace is attempting to turn generative artificial intelligence into a universal engineering tool for aerospace systems. The hypersonic direction is being developed through the Edison Works division. In its 2024 annual report, the company already linked the development of digital tools with future defense programs. A New Approach GE Aerospace is attempting to solve one of the main problems of the aerospace industry—the lengthy and costly transition from concept to finished product. The aerospace sector is particularly suited for AI implementation due to the high cost of engineering errors, capital intensity, and complex regulatory environment. However, the company does not claim that AI independently "created the engine." GE Aerospace speaks of a viable concept at the prototyping stage. It does not disclose project parameters, publish new test results, or announce a transition to mass production. AI is beginning to transform from a presentation stage into a real engineering element of complex aerospace systems. In the case of GE Aerospace, this is no longer about abstract experiments but about technology integrated into an active hypersonic program. Back in May, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll gathered leading contractors and representatives from Palantir and Anduril to improve system interoperability and deepen AI integration. Earlier, the Pentagon entered into agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection, and Amazon Web Services to apply advanced AI tools in classified military environments.

Twenty One Capital (XXI) shares jump 3% as Tether acquires SoftBank's stake. The Bitcoin firm aims to build an integrated platform despite recent losses. The post Twenty One Capital (XXI) Shares Surge Following Tether’s SoftBank Stake Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

European Commission reviews MiCA crypto regulations, seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and public through dual-track consultation ending August 31. The post EU Opens Public Consultation to Review MiCA Cryptocurrency Regulations appeared first on Blockonomi.

LayerZero Labs has released its incident report on the KelpDAO bridge attack, saying about $292 million in rsETH was stolen after attackers poisoned RPC infrastructure used by its verification network and forcing policy changes around single-signer configurations. LayerZero Labs has…

Singapore– Seven of the more recognisable names in the current Web3 funding cycle, Animoca Brands, ViaBTC Capital, Everwood Capital, CANDAQ, WAGMI Ventures, Credit Scend, and Web3 Labs, have committed $3.8 million to IOTrader, a BNB Smart Chain protocol pairing leveraged perpetuals with permissionless prediction markets. The lineup itself signals more than capital. It reads as a [...] The post Animoca, ViaBTC, Everwood, CANDAQ, WAGMI, Credit Scend and Web3 Labs Bet $3.8M on IOTrader’s Hybrid Perp DEX appeared first on Blockonomi.

Over the years the crypto industry has acquired a thick crust of manifestos: “money without states”, “code is law”. Such slogans would be unworkable without cryptographic engineering and alternative economic mechanisms. ForkLog examined which blockchain technologies retain value without cypherpunk ideology, which rely mainly on community faith, and gathered views from researchers and project representatives. Ideology and technology: where the boundary lies Bitcoin appeared in 2008 as a political response to the banking crisis. Later concepts — Web3, DeFi, DAO — largely inherited the original idea: decentralisation was seen not only as a technical fix but as an ethical principle. Over the years the technology has outgrown its initial ideology. Cryptographically protected ledgers are used by JPMorgan, BlackRock, SWIFT and the central banks of Hong Kong, Singapore and the EU. In July 2025 America’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched Project Crypto — a migration of market infrastructure onto blockchain rails, including tokenisation of equities and clearing. None of these players shares cypherpunk ideals. This suggests the technological foundations of blockchain can exist apart from the political and cultural precepts with which they were first associated. With BTC, however, the line is harder to draw. Web3 researcher Vladimir Menaskop argues that ideology is embedded in Bitcoin’s very architecture: “What is written in the white paper of the first cryptocurrency? That is the ideology embodied in technology — if you know how to read between the lines.” The expert noted that Bitcoin’s uniqueness is not only its capped issuance. Every component at its core existed long before the cryptocurrency: the PoW algorithm, hash functions, timestamps. The obvious question follows: what stopped anyone from assembling these elements into a single system earlier? Why did even such eminent specialists as Hal Finney, and the whole cypherpunk community, wait for Satoshi Nakamoto? According to Menaskop, a brilliant technical composition was not enough: Bitcoin also needed a powerful ideological foundation, which the anonymous creator of BTC provided. A similar view comes from Nikolai Bordunenko, CPO at MetaLamp. In his opinion, separating technology from ideology in Bitcoin is a mistake, and the hard cap of 21m coins is above all a political statement. “In the Coinbase message of the genesis block there is a quote from a 2009 The Times headline: ‘Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks’. This is a direct allusion to the events of those years — the British government was preparing to pour taxpayer money into failed banks again, and central banks were launching issuance on an unprecedented scale. And it is precisely against this backdrop that an asset appears whose issuance no one can change by fiat,” the expert explained. Georgy Verbitsky, founder of TYMIO, allows only a partial separation. Fixed issuance, he says, is an engineering decision but also a fundamental ideological choice, reflecting limits on money supply and independence from centralised monetary policy. Mikhail Pshenichnikov, head of development at Dash, sees it differently. He argues that it is better to separate the technological and ideological components, since the former can exist on its own: fixed issuance is merely one Bitcoin feature, and there are projects that do not follow this rule. “The emergence of Bitcoin gave a boost to a new industry united by a common foundation, but now everyone builds their own principles and values,” the expert summed up. What endures beyond ideology Cryptographic primitives Hash functions, digital signatures, zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) — the maths predated Bitcoin. Crypto has become their main proving ground. Today ZK technologies are used beyond digital assets. They are being tested for identity verification without disclosure, authenticity checks for AI content and audits of ML models. This layer will persist under any scenario — it is useful in its own right. Tokenisation of real assets RWA is among the industry’s fastest-growing segments, not grounded in anarchist values. Big finance is interested mainly for pragmatic reasons: faster settlement, programmability of transactions and lower infrastructure costs. Settlement networks After the adoption in the US of the GENIUS Act, stablecoins obtained a clearer regulatory status. Firms like Tether and Circle have already become important providers of infrastructure for cross-border dollar transfers, especially in underbanked countries. USDT’s popularity is not about decentralisation but simple efficiency: transfers via stablecoins are often cheaper and faster than traditional payment systems. According to Andrey Velikiy, co-founder of Allbridge.io, without widespread crypto cards it would be all but impossible to use digital assets in everyday life. He likens Bitcoin to digital gold locked safely in a vault, while actual payments have shifted towards regulated, centralised stablecoins. Smart contracts as a class of software Automatic execution of conditions without an intermediary is a useful abstraction for escrow, derivatives, subscriptions and royalties. It works in both private and public networks. What rests on ideology “Maximalism” and money-replacement narratives The thesis “Bitcoin will replace the dollar” lives in the media, not in financial statements. The market’s flagship behaves like a risk asset correlated with the Nasdaq, not a means of payment — the share of P2P transactions in its volume is small. This does not negate its role as a store of value, but it weakens scenarios of fully displacing fiat currencies. Radical decentralisation for its own sake Many projects are formally decentralised but in practice depend on a narrow circle of developers, concentrated staking and centralised access interfaces. Velikiy mentioned the exchange Kraken, which introduced compulsory application of the Travel Rule for European accounts to all transactions over €1000, as well as Tether, blocking wallets at the first request of regulators. “There is now almost more freedom in the banking system than on centralised exchanges,” Velikiy believes. Does a structural difference from traditional finance remain? Bordunenko thinks it does. Looking at the concentration of validators, developers and stablecoin issuers, the gap is smaller than is often claimed. One structural distinction endures, however — permissionless entry. No regulator’s approval is needed to issue a new stablecoin or build a settlement rail. The expert recalled that when USDT began freezing addresses at the behest of American regulators, the market responded with alternatives and a shift of volumes into networks facing less pressure. Verbitsky identified openness as the key distinction: in public blockchains the system’s rules, code, architecture and often decision-making processes are available for market scrutiny. That does not eliminate centralisation risks, but it makes them far more visible. In his view, the distributed ledger today forms an intermediate model between classical centralised finance and fully decentralised systems. Menaskop urged people “not to mix all blockchains into one flask” — they differ radically. A validator, he says, can be “if not everyone, then anyone”: not everyone has 32 ETH, but upgrades and pooling are being created, so a figure above a million validators no longer looks frightening. At the same time there are projects like TON, where 400 validators is an outlandish figure. The expert also allowed for the emergence of projects that are hard to distinguish from financial institutions, citing Base, XRP Ledger and BNB Chain. Meme coins and “culture” Meme coins rely heavily on community attention and media effects. Technically, most are standard tokens without unique infrastructure. That does not make the segment pointless, but it places it closer to digital entertainment and speculative assets than to financial transformation. Where capital will flow Experts’ 3–5 year allocation forecasts diverge markedly, reflecting market uncertainty. Bordunenko bets on infrastructure and security. Big capital goes where rules are clear: custody of cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenisation. He singles out security for huge investment: protection from the quantum threat, audits and remediation of software vulnerabilities. He sees insurance as especially “under-ripe” — not all threats can be prevented, but hedging against the loss of billions is quite realistic. As for the cultural layer — DAOs, DeSoc, everything that reimagines social structures via blockchain — it is losing scope to attract capital, Bordunenko believes. He sees a chance for serious inflows only in one scenario: a crisis on the scale of 2008. A new wave, he says, could come when people en masse realise they own neither their data, nor digital identity, nor intellectual property. That would require an incident of incredible scale — a major platform hack, a data leak or serious damage affecting officials as well. Verbitsky offers a similar forecast, with a geopolitical caveat. In his view, the infrastructure layer will see the largest inflows: blockchain is gradually turning from a purely “cryptocurrency” technology into a universal financial infrastructure. Platforms such as Hyperliquid, he notes, already allow trading not only cryptoassets but also derivatives linked to traditional markets. Should doubts about the resilience of state currencies intensify, the narrative of independent money and “hard assets” could return to the fore. Menaskop sees an asymmetry in funding. Infrastructure gets so much money, he argues, because many analytic firms and venture funds insisted: “It is almost 100% ready — just take it and assemble dapps like Lego bricks.” They were wrong, and the LayerZero hack is the best confirmation. He predicts money will flow not where crypto-enthusiasts would like: into various corporate “blockchains” and the RWA segment. Even so, the ZKP sphere will not stall — the balance of power will simply shift. Pshenichnikov emphasises the cultural and consumer segment. Projects with strong communities and marketing support, he observes, traditionally attract more attention and liquidity. This demand pattern does not always align with a project’s technological significance, but it largely determines capital allocation in the industry. Openness as a practical advantage Ideological theses about “open finance” are often stress-tested by hacks and scandals. Menaskop points to a comparative argument: access to open data is itself a breakthrough. “Many shriek that DeFi is hacked at every turn,” he says, yet a single comparison with hacks in banking shows the problem is not DeFi. Traditional institutions keep failures secret for years, and when they surface the sums are in the billions. He calls the “head-in-the-sand” effect the burden of centralised finance — and a very frightening one. Bordunenko shares a similar view, but for states rather than users. To some degree, he argues, governments are also interested in decentralisation. After 2022 it again became clear that the dollar can be used as a tool of political influence, and no one knows whose head it will “hit” next. A permissionless network turns from ideological whim into a backup plan: those who yesterday pressed on crypto-infrastructure and demanded blockages may turn to it tomorrow — simply because there will be no other options. A de-ideologised scenario: what a mature industry looks like If today’s trends are extrapolated — regulation in the EU and US, licensing in Hong Kong and the UAE — a three-layered industry emerges: Infrastructure: blockchain as a backend for settlement, clearing and rights registries. Users will not see it, just as they do not see the TCP/IP protocol. Regulated financial products: spot ETFs, tokenised Treasuries, stablecoin payments. Public networks as testbeds: DeFi, on-chain games, identity, ZK-privacy applications. There remains space for what was originally deemed the “spirit of crypto” — but without claims to replace the rest of the world. What will endure? Strip out ideology and crypto leaves: cryptography, tokenisation, programmable settlement, a new class of financial products. What departs is the eschatology, the maximalism and a chunk of the marketing. The technological layer proves sturdier than the ideological — normal for a mature industry: electricity outlived 19th-century utopias of a “new human of the electric age”, and the internet outlived the libertarian manifestos of the 1990s. The picture painted by experts is contradictory — which is itself a diagnosis of the industry’s condition. Capital goes where rules are clear: into infrastructure, stablecoins, tokenisation, security and insurance. Ideology either awaits “its 2008”, or returns in spurts. Bitcoin remains the point where the technical and the ideological are still stitched together — a manifesto for some, an engineering compromise for others. Public blockchains are in an intermediate state: no longer entirely decentralised, yet still more transparent and open than regulated finance — even if Tether’s latest decisions and those of large CEXs make one doubt even that. Web3 has ceased to be a single project. It is a set of distinct networks, communities and values. Each segment is progressing through its own stage of maturity.

Santander-backed Mouro Capital has closed its third fund at $400 million, with the new vehicle targeting startups at the intersection of AI, blockchain, capital markets and wealth management. Mouro Capital has closed its third fund at $400 million, extending a…

Stock futures rise ahead of Nvidia earnings report. Bitcoin edges higher while oil retreats. Fed minutes could provide clues on future rate policy. The post S&P 500 Futures Gain Ahead of Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings as Bitcoin Climbs Modestly appeared first on Blockonomi.

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SpaceX plans to acquire AI coding platform Cursor approximately 30 days after its June 12 IPO. A $10 billion breakup fee protects the transaction. The post SpaceX (SPACE) Set to Acquire AI Coding Platform Cursor Following June IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the functioning of the EU’s MiCA regime, with feedback due by Aug. 31, 2026, in a move that will shape how crypto rules are applied across the bloc. The European Commission…

Bitcoin is trading at $77.5k as the third week of May draws to a close. The market is recovering quietly from the $75k–$76k support zone after last week’s failed breakout attempt above $80k. The structure has absorbed the pullback without breaking, the ascending channel floor continues to rise, and the on-chain picture tells a story […]

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Qivalis banking consortium expands to 37 European institutions, advancing MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin for 2026 launch to challenge dollar dominance. The post Qivalis Consortium Reaches 37 Banking Partners in European Stablecoin Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

TJX Companies (TJX) stock rallies after crushing Q1 estimates with $14.32B revenue, $1.19 EPS, and raised full-year guidance. HomeGoods comp sales double. The post TJX Companies (TJX) Stock Surges Following Exceptional First Quarter Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether has acquired SoftBank’s entire stake in Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin treasury company co-founded by Jack Mallers, and is now pushing a broader merger plan involving Strike and Elektron Energy. Tether has moved to absorb all of SoftBank’s ownership…

This revocation underscores the importance of stringent compliance and transparency for crypto firms operating under regulatory frameworks. The post Singapore revokes crypto payment license of Bsquared over regulatory breaches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.

Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.

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Terraform Labs’ liquidators have accused Jane Street of insider trading that allegedly netted $134 million during the May 2022 Terra/LUNA implosion, claiming the trading giant front‑ran the depeg using non‑public information while retail investors were wiped out. The administrator winding…

Nexo has renewed its title partnership for the Nexo Championship, which will return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire on August 20-23, 2026. Digital assets wealth platform Nexo will headline the Nexo Championship for a second consecutive year in…

As npm invalidates compromised developer accounts linked to the 'Mini Shai-Hulud' worm, security researchers expose lingering local backdoors targeting crypto seed phrases.

Ontop has partnered with OpenTrade to launch a ~3% APR rewards product on USD balances for thousands of global workers, converting idle payroll funds into yield in under a month. The move shifts Ontop from a pure payroll and payments…

Morgan Stanley has resubmitted a spot Solana ETF application that would hold and stake SOL under the ticker MSOL, extending the bank’s push deeper into U.S. crypto exchange-traded products. Morgan Stanley has filed a revised registration statement for a spot…

The launchpad empowers AI agents to independently drive economic activity, potentially reshaping digital economies and decentralization. The post Fetch.ai debuts token launchpad on BNB Chain to let AI agents autonomously mint crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Home Depot (HD) stock fell to a 2-year low near $290 despite beating Q1 estimates. With comp sales up just 0.4% and flat guidance, is now the time to buy? The post Home Depot (HD) Stock Tumbles to Two-Year Low Despite Beating Q1 Estimates appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin trades modestly higher early May 20 at 8 a.m. ET, holding near the mid-$77,000 range as traders evaluate mixed technical indicators and tightening resistance levels. Market participants continue watching whether BTC can reclaim higher resistance zones after stabilizing above a key support cluster near $76,000. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin is priced at $77,440 during […]

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The current state of the XRP network shows that bulls aren't ready to push more funds to the market.

GameStop (GME) expands its eBay (EBAY) stake to 6.55% via options, intensifying Ryan Cohen's activist campaign after his $56B takeover bid was rejected. The post GameStop (GME) Expands eBay (EBAY) Stake to 6.55% Amid Cohen’s Activist Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. spot XRP ETF inflows jumped 100% to $1.48 million amid Senate CLARITY Act progress, but a 105-day consolidation keeps the token locked in accumulation.

Ripple’s native stablecoin, RLUSD, has achieved a major milestone in its circulating supply, hitting a new all-time high of $1.65 billion.

TLDR: April CPI came in at 3.8% YoY, beating estimates and erasing all Fed rate cut expectations for 2026.  Bitcoin dropped 5.7% to $78K, rejected five times at the 200-day MA amid rising macro pressure.  BTC spot ETFs recorded $1B in weekly outflows, snapping six consecutive weeks of positive inflows.  Ethereum fell 10.2% on the [...] The post Bitcoin Slides 5.7% as April CPI Surprise Erases Fed Rate-Cut Bets appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: The SEC proposed raising the large accelerated filer threshold from $700 million to $2 billion in public float. New public companies would receive a minimum five-year IPO on-ramp before facing heightened reporting requirements. Approximately 81 percent of all current public companies would qualify for expanded disclosure scaling accommodations. All non-accelerated filers would be exempt [...] The post SEC Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Modernize Public Company Offerings and Reporting Requirements appeared first on Blockonomi.

Goldman Sachs (GS) stock gains attention as the bank secures lead underwriter role for SpaceX's historic $1.75 trillion IPO, expected to file Wednesday. The post Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Secures Lead Role in Historic SpaceX IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Lowe's (LOW) shares fell 2.9% despite beating Q1 estimates, as full-year EPS guidance midpoint of $12.50 came in under the $12.59 analyst consensus. The post Lowe’s (LOW) Stock Drops Despite Q1 Earnings Beat as Conservative Outlook Weighs appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether's increased stake in XXI may accelerate Bitcoin's integration into mainstream finance, reshaping market dynamics and investment strategies. The post SoftBank exits Twenty One Capital as Tether tightens grip on Bitcoin firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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GitHub employee device compromised via malicious VS Code extension, exposing 3,800 internal repositories and raising critical supply chain concerns. The post GitHub Breach Exposes Developer Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Crypto Ecosystem appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia climbed ahead of earnings while Cava, Micron, and Intel led Wednesday's stock gainers. See which companies made the biggest moves and why. The post Wednesday’s Top Stock Performers: Nvidia (NVDA), Cava, and Micron (MU) Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

CAVA stock jumped 6.4% pre-market as Q1 revenue climbed 32% to $434M and same-store sales beat forecasts at 9.7%. Analysts raise price targets. The post CAVA Stock Jumps as Q1 Earnings Crush Expectations, Analysts Boost Price Targets appeared first on Blockonomi.

China bans Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 gaming chip during Trump-Xi summit. NVDA stock slips ahead of Q2 earnings with analysts expecting $1.77 EPS. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Faces Gaming Chip Ban in China Amid High-Stakes Trump Summit appeared first on Blockonomi.

Intel (INTC) stock rebounds 3.8% premarket as analysts lift targets to $140. Up 200% YTD after beating Q1 estimates with $0.29 EPS on $13.58B revenue. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Rebounds Sharply Following Extended Decline — Here’s Why appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act just cleared its hardest committee test. If it becomes law, it ends the single most damaging fact of life for American crypto: not knowing who is in charge. But the version that reaches President…

Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.

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Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.

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The pan-European initiative to launch the Qivalis stablecoin has expanded to 37 participants. An additional 25 credit institutions, including ABN Amro, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Rabobank, have joined the banking consortium, reports FT.  Among the institutions that previously supported the initiative are BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit. Following its expansion, Qivalis has become the largest coalition in the EU banking sector aimed at creating blockchain-based digital infrastructure. The project is developing amid increasing efforts by European regulators to reduce the region's reliance on dollar-based digital infrastructure. Europe Fears Dollar Stablecoin Dominance In recent months, EU authorities have increasingly linked the development of their own “stablecoins” with issues of financial sovereignty and control over payment infrastructure. A note published by the EU Council for the Eurogroup emphasizes the need to strengthen the international role of the euro.  In May, European Central Bank President ECB Christine Lagarde stated that the growth of private stablecoins requires a stricter separation of the functions of money and payment instruments, as well as increased attention to risks for the financial system. Betting on Banking Infrastructure According to FT, the key advantage of the single European stablecoin project should be not the technology, but access to the existing infrastructure of participating banks. The project is being built as a systemic tool for settlements, integrated into already functioning channels and client networks. Qivalis CEO Jan-Oliver Zell stated that the consortium does not intend to compete with regular consumer payments within Europe. The main focus is on cross-border transfers and instant transactions. The group has applied for a license with the Dutch Central Bank and expects to receive approval in the second half of this year. Europe's Goals Almost the entire global stablecoin market remains dollar-based. An ECB working paper states that dollar stablecoins create additional demand for US government debt and can enhance the global role of the US national currency through digital settlements. The authors of the document linked the growth of such tokens to the strengthening of the “dollar-centric” architecture of the global financial system. Against this backdrop, European projects still appear significantly smaller in scale.  Reuters reported in the summer of 2025 that Societe Generale's stablecoin had a total turnover of only €41.8 million. Meanwhile, the bank simultaneously launched USD CoinVertible, effectively acknowledging higher demand for dollar instruments. This gap is one reason why European banks are attempting to build a joint project instead of multiple separate tokens with limited liquidity. Regulators Aim Not to Miss the Digital Currency Market Previously, “stablecoins” in the EU were mainly perceived as part of the crypto market, but now they are increasingly seen as a component of international settlement infrastructure. In this context, European regulators are simultaneously trying to: strengthen control over digital payment systems; limit the region's dependence on dollar tokens; promote MiCA-compliant solutions within the EU; maintain the euro's influence in cross-border payments. Qivalis is intended to be not just another “stablecoin,” but a collective response by European banks to the growing influence of USDT, USDC, and other dollar coins. In May, Christoph Hock, head of tokenization and digital assets at Union Investment, stated that holding US Treasury bills in their portfolios does not guarantee Tether and Circle protection from a sudden liquidity crisis.

Bitcoin’s $60K February low may still mark the cycle drawdown, as K33 points to weak leverage, ETF outflows and cautious BTC traders in May.

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Prop trading firms weigh building custom technology versus licensing ready-made infrastructure in 2026. The proprietary trading industry has gone from a niche segment to a multibillion-dollar industry in a few years. With that growth comes a question every new operator…

Is BTC poised for a collapse to under $55,000?

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XRP failed its breakout and is now under $1.4. How low will sellers take it? Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions: Analysis Key support levels: $1.2, $1 Key resistance levels: $1.4, $1.6, $2 Breakout Failure Led to Reversal Initially, XRP broke above the blue pennant, triggering a bullish move and optimism. However, since then, the price fell […]

Tech entrepreneur Austen Allred was among the victims. His wallet, tied to a project called Kelly Claude AI assistant, was drained of Ether — though the hacker left his memecoin holdings untouched. Allred said there was no sign anyone else had logged into his Bankr account, suggesting the attacker got to the private keys through other […]

SEALSQ (LAES) stock rises after launching WISeRobot.ch, a quantum-secure AI robotics platform targeting critical sectors with post-quantum cryptography. The post SEALSQ (LAES) Stock Surges on WISeRobot.ch Quantum-Secure AI Platform Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

AJC Mining gains attention as cloud mining platforms evolve beyond traditional crypto mining models. As more users search for easier ways to understand Bitcoin mining and Dogecoin cloud participation, mobile-first platforms and browser-based dashboards continue gaining visibility as alternatives to…

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Analog Devices (ADI) stock outperforms with $3.09 EPS, $3.62B revenue in Q2, issues strong Q3 guidance, and acquires Empower for $1.5B. The post Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Surges After Strong Q2 Earnings and Major Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold holds steady near $4,500 as U.S. Treasury yields reach 17-year highs and Iran war uncertainty persists. Silver rebounds 2.5% after Monday's decline. The post Gold Hovers Around $4,500 Amid Surging Treasury Yields and Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Target (TGT) stock rises after crushing Q1 earnings estimates with $1.71 EPS and $25.44B revenue, while doubling full-year sales growth outlook to 4%. The post Target (TGT) Stock Surges as Q1 Earnings Crush Analyst Forecasts appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: The Bank of England will publish draft rules for systemic stablecoins next month and finalize them by year-end. Temporary issuance limits on stablecoins may be introduced to manage risks during the early adoption phase. Sixteen firms, including HSBC and Euroclear, are preparing to launch on the Digital Securities Sandbox by late 2026. The Bank [...] The post Bank of England Sets Timeline for Stablecoin Rules as UK Pushes Tokenized Finance Vision appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wallets linked by onchain analysts to venture capital firm a16z crypto have accumulated over $90 million worth of HYPE tokens since mid-April, making them the sixth-largest holder and potentially the largest external institutional position in Hyperliquid’s native asset. Data Points to a16z as the Largest External HYPE Holder Wallet address 0xb5E4, whose funding history and […]

TLDR: a16z-linked wallets have accumulated 9.18 million HYPE tokens since August 2025, valued at roughly $356 million. The average cost basis sits at $38.77 per HYPE, generating approximately $79.29 million in unrealized gains so far. In 2026 alone, the wallets added 4.92 million HYPE worth $183 million, showing an accelerating accumulation pace. After exchange transfers, [...] The post a16z-Linked Wallets Accumulate 9.18 Million HYPE Tokens, Now Ranked Sixth-Largest Holder appeared first on Blockonomi.

ASML stock jumps 3.5% as UBS names it top European semiconductor pick, raises target to €1,900, and forecasts EPS 15-20% above consensus estimates. The post UBS Elevates ASML (ASML) Stock to Top European Semiconductor Pick with €1,900 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.