THORChain's recovery plan without token dilution could set a new standard in DeFi, emphasizing security and investor confidence over inflationary fixes. The post THORChain proposes recovery plan after May 15 exploit, no new RUNE minted appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany maintains its one-year crypto tax exemption after parliament rejects Green Party proposal, preserving tax-free status for Bitcoin after 12 months. The post Germany Maintains Crypto Tax Exemption After Rejecting Green Party Amendment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tetra Digital Group’s CADD, Canada’s first regulated Canadian dollar stablecoin issued by a financial institution, can now be custodied by Anchorage Digital for institutional clients. As of May 22, institutions can now hold CADD through Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered…

MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally.

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ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into traditional energy markets under licensing restrictions.

US stocks added roughly $400 billion in value at Friday’s open as traders piled into risk assets on unconfirmed reports that Qatar is helping broker a US Iran peace deal in Tehran. Roughly $400 billion in paper value was added…

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT first pointed to a possible hack, indicating that $520K were drained so far. Polymarket acknowledged the security event and stressed that it was taking action after the compromise of an alleged private key, explaining that user funds were safe. Polymarket Faces Security Event: No User Funds Affected Polymarket, one of the largest […]

The US military presence in Israel signals potential for coordinated actions, impacting regional security dynamics and market perceptions of conflict. The post US military stations aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ECB's potential rate hikes could tighten financial conditions, impacting risk assets and crypto markets by reducing liquidity and increasing volatility. The post ECB’s Demarco signals 2026 inflation outlook may rise, hints at potential rate hikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitget introduces SPCXUSDT, enabling traders to access SpaceX pre-IPO derivatives with 5x leverage, 24/7 trading, and USDT settlement ahead of Nasdaq listing. The post Bitget Introduces SpaceX Pre-IPO Derivative Trading with SPCXUSDT Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has opened an investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns tied to insider trading and wagers allegedly linked to classified information. According to a statement released by the committee, Chair James…

For years, the technical interview has been treated almost like a controlled laboratory experiment. A candidate enters an artificial environment, opens a blank editor, receives a problem, and is expected to produce a correct solution under time pressure. No real […] The post The Next Great Hiring Shift: Developers Will Not Be Judged by How Well They Avoid AI, but by How Well They Work With It appeared first on Blockmanity.

US one year inflation expectations have climbed to 4.8% for May, a reminder that the inflation story is not over and a fresh stress test for the idea that Bitcoin and crypto function as hedges against persistent price pressure. The…

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Mark Cuban said he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing that the asset failed to behave as the hedge he expected during a period of geopolitical stress and dollar weakness. Speaking on Portfolio Players by Front Office Sports, released on May 21, 2026, the billionaire investor said it had “lost the plot” after underperforming […]

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The UAE's OPEC exit could destabilize oil markets, challenge OPEC's influence, and accelerate shifts toward diversified energy strategies. The post UAE exits OPEC after nearly 60 years, ending three years of quiet deliberation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Near Protocol's dynamic resharding could set a new standard for blockchain scalability, pressuring other Layer 1s to adopt similar innovations. The post Near Protocol to automate growth with dynamic resharding upgrade in June, NEAR token surges 27% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Chair Comer demands Kalshi and Polymarket submit identity and trade records by June 5, 2025. A U.S. soldier was arrested for using classified info to earn $400,000 on Polymarket bets. Over 80 Polymarket users placed suspicious trades hours before U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran. Comer seeks legislation banning government employees and lawmakers from [...] The post House Oversight Chair Launches Insider Trading Probe Into Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Blockonomi.

Representative James Comer, Republican of Kentucky and chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced a formal investigation into prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi on May 22 — demanding that the CEOs of both companies explain how their platforms detect and prevent insider trading, in a probe triggered by a series of […]

House Oversight Committee investigates Kalshi and Polymarket for insider trading risks, demanding compliance records by June 5 amid suspicious trade allegations. The post House Oversight Committee Launches Insider Trading Investigation Into Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Blockonomi.

THORChain has faced criticism from crypto security researchers and investors after proposing to continue using its patched GG20 signing framework following a $10.7 million exploit tied to the system. According to a post-mortem report released by THORChain on Wednesday, a…

On-chain investigator ZachXBT suspected an attack on the UMA CTF Adapter contract associated with Polymarket on the Polygon network. The platform's team confirmed awareness of the incident. According to them, the investigation results indicate a possible leak of a wallet's private key used for internal operations to top up accounts, rather than a breach of contracts or a vulnerability in the core infrastructure.  PeckShield specialists confirmed that funds were withdrawn from two addresses. Part of the stolen assets was sent through the non-custodial exchange ChangeNOW. #PeckShieldAlert #ZachXBT reports that the Polymarket UMA CTF Adapter contract on #Polygon has potentially been exploited. 2 addresses (0x871D…9082 and 0xf61e…4805) have been drained of approximately $520K.The attacker has already deposited a portion of the stolen funds… pic.twitter.com/ogne5K58mC— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) May 22, 2026 Experts at Bubblemaps noted that hackers were withdrawing approximately 5000 POL every 30 seconds. According to the service, the damage amounted to about $700,000. UPDATE: ~$700k exploited• Suspected withdrawals have stopped• Polymarket said the incident was isolated and user funds are safeThe stolen funds were split across 16 addresses and routed through CEXs and other servicesExploiter addresses:… https://t.co/gSXWv7UywX— Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) May 22, 2026 Polymarket representative Shantikiran Chanal clarified that the incident is related to rewards payout. We’re aware of the security reports linked to rewards payout. User funds and market resolution are safe. Findings point to a private key compromise of a wallet used for internal operations, not contracts or core infrastructure.More updates to follow.— Shantikiran Chanal (@ShantikiranC) May 22, 2026 The UMA CTF Adapter contract is used for market resolution through UMA's Optimistic Oracle. On GitHub, the project is described as an adapter for obtaining resolution data and completing market conditions. Earlier in May, hacking attacks targeted Ekubo, TrustedVolumes, THORChain, Verus, Echo, and Map Protocol. 

XRP-based investment products attracted around $42 million over the week, while spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States lost more than $1.4 billion and Ethereum funds also faced outflows, according to CoinDesk. XRP rose to $1.37.

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Starbucks has ceased using its AI program for automating inventory operations due to malfunctioning. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources. The application was introduced nine months ago in all North American stores. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to address the persistent issue of stock shortages in the coffee chain, which he believed led to a decline in sales. The program, intended to improve deficit control, incorrectly counted and labeled products. For instance, it could confuse similar types of milk or omit them entirely. “As of today, the automatic inventory system will be decommissioned. Milk and beverage components will now be accounted for in the same manner as other product categories in the coffee shop,” stated an internal newsletter seen by Reuters. In February, the company reported improved product availability in stores thanks to the AI application. In a new comment to the agency, the firm stated that the service's discontinuation is linked to a decision to “standardize inventory counting across all coffee shops.” Reuters highlighted that employees welcomed the move away from automatic inventory. The idea “was great, but in practice proved difficult to implement.” Back in June 2024, McDonald’s abandoned IBM's AI technology for automated order taking due to customer complaints.

If Bitcoin drops below $73,786, more than $1.29 billion in leveraged long positions could be liquidated across major centralized exchanges, according to derivatives analytics platform Coinglass. Fresh data from Coinglass show that if Bitcoin (BTC) falls under $73,786, cumulative long liquidation intensity…

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Aside from HYPE, the other two big weekly gainers are NEAR and VVV.

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The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full private key to one of its vaults.

Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin.

SpaceX’s IPO could turn the Mag 7 into a Mag 8, with Tesla and SpaceX comprising 25% of the group's Bitcoin balance-sheet exposure.

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This collaboration could significantly enhance crypto market liquidity and integration with traditional financial markets, influencing global trading dynamics. The post ICE, OKX team up to bring oil benchmarks to 120 million crypto traders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP sees one of 2026’s biggest wallet surges with 4,300 new addresses added in a single day.

SpaceX files permits for 10-gigawatt solar factory in Bastrop, Texas, to power Starlink and AI data centers ahead of its planned 2026 Nasdaq IPO under SPCX. The post SpaceX Pursues Massive 10GW Solar Manufacturing Plant in Texas for Space AI Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock gains attention as European regulators recommend oral Wegovy approval, marking a first for oral weight-loss treatments in Europe. The post Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock Rises as Oral Wegovy Receives European Approval Nod appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ondo Finance’s native token $ONDO has broken above $0.46 and is trading near $0.466 with a 24 hour gain above 15 percent, according to data from Gate. Spot market shows ONDO (ONDO) testing the $0.46 level and printing around $0.466…

Merck (MRK) stock jumped 4% after Phase 3 trial showed Keytruda plus sac-TMT achieved 70% response rate in lung cancer patients, cutting progression risk by 65%. The post Merck (MRK) Stock Surges on Breakthrough Lung Cancer Combination Therapy Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: The CSRC and eight departments launched a two-year plan to eliminate illegal cross-border brokerage services in China. Tiger Brokers, Futu Securities, and Changqiao Securities face full confiscation of illegal gains under Chinese securities law. Existing investors can only sell holdings during the rectification period; new buy transactions are fully prohibited by regulators. Legal channels [...] The post China Bans Tiger, Futu, and Changqiao for Illegal Cross-Border Stock Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries launches Physical AI Center in San Jose with Nvidia, Microsoft, and partners, prioritizing healthcare robotics and elder care. The post Kawasaki Launches Physical AI Robotics Center in Silicon Valley Alongside Nvidia and Microsoft appeared first on Blockonomi.

Unsealed court filings reveal that Jane Street liquidated massive positions right before the TerraUSD (UST) de-peg, highlighting a $40 billion collapse driven by hidden mechanics. As Bitcoin (BTC) retreats to $77,371 amid broader market uncertainty, retail buyers are shifting toward transparently structured early-stage projects like the Gruntle ($GRUNTLE) presale, which recently crossed $104,130 in its [...] The post Shady UST Collapse Details Emerge as $GRUNTLE Presale Nears $111k Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

The NEAR token jumped 30% to an intraday high of $2.25, marking a 70% increase since the start of May and briefly pushing its market capitalization past $2.9 billion. NEAR Token Surges Past $2 NEAR, the token of the artificial intelligence-native protocol Near, surged on Friday as it crossed the $2 threshold for the first […]

China's NDRC clarification highlights the delicate balance between welcoming foreign investment and safeguarding national security, impacting investor confidence. The post China’s NDRC says it does not require tech firms to reject foreign investment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU's firm stance on Russian sanctions may sustain high energy costs, impacting inflation, monetary policy, and crypto market dynamics. The post EU economy chief rules out easing sanctions on Russian oil and gas amid energy crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Chainlink now secures more than $110 billion in onchain value across cross chain tokens and DeFi markets, underlining how central the oracle network has become to the infrastructure of digital assets and tokenised finance. Chainlink (LINK) has pushed past $110…

AMD stock jumps 6% after chipmaker unveils $10B+ Taiwan investment for AI chip production and reports Q1 revenue of $10.25B, beating Wall Street forecasts. The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Surges 6% Following Massive Taiwan Chip Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dell (DELL) reports Q1 FY2027 earnings May 28. Analysts project $3.00 EPS (up 93.6%) and $35.46B revenue on strong AI server demand. Stock near 52-week high. The post Dell (DELL) Stock Approaches 52-Week Peak Ahead of Crucial Q1 Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

Take-Two (TTWO) stock rose 5% after beating Q4 estimates with $1.58B in net bookings and confirming GTA VI launches November 19, 2026. The post Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) Stock Surges 5% on Strong Q4 Results and GTA VI Release Confirmation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Spotify (SPOT) surged 16% after Investor Day. Analysts raised targets to $650, citing AI expansion, strong Q1 margins, and premium ARPU growth. The post Spotify (SPOT) Stock Soars 16% Post-Investor Day: Why Wall Street Is Raising Price Targets appeared first on Blockonomi.

The redirection of vessels highlights escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and increasing geopolitical instability. The post CENTCOM redirects 97 vessels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP wins against Bitcoin and Ethereum in weekly ETF performance for the second consecutive week, signaling growing institutional preference on XRP.

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On May 20, 2026, OneBullEx, an AI-focused crypto futures exchange, partnered with student organizations at the University of São Paulo (USP) to host a major Web3 career event.

Germany’s Finance Committee has rejected a proposal from the Green Party to scrap the country’s tax exemption for cryptocurrencies held longer than one year. According to the committee discussions, lawmakers from multiple parties opposed the measure for different reasons, leaving…

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Bitcoin is trading at $77.3k to close out the week, locked in a consolidation that has now been running for nearly two weeks around the $75k–$80k range. The ascending channel from February is intact, the short-term support zone at $75k is holding, and the funding rates are positive again. This shows a market that is […]

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The EU's struggle to access Mythos highlights a cybersecurity gap, prompting potential shifts towards AI sovereignty and regulatory changes. The post EU makes little progress in talks with Anthropic on Mythos testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The attack on Barakah highlights vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure, potentially escalating regional tensions and impacting global markets. The post UAE condemns drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant as terrorist act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident highlights the critical dependency on oracle networks in DeFi, underscoring the need for redundancy and robust risk management. The post Fulcrom Finance enters degraded mode as Pyth Network price feed goes down appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased scrutiny of prediction markets may lead to stricter regulations, impacting how these platforms operate and their user base. The post House Oversight chair seeks data from Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs on suspicious bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are teaming up to list perpetual oil futures that track ICE Brent and WTI benchmarks on the crypto exchanges derivatives platform. The owner of the New York Stock Exchange will provide its regulated futures prices for…

Polymarket VP Josh Stevens shuts down hack rumors, confirming all user funds are safe after a $520,000 legacy key compromise.

State Street increases Strive Asset Management (ASST) stake by 770% with $17.7M purchase. Analysts target $38 as company holds 15,391 BTC in treasury. The post State Street Expands Strive Asset Management (ASST) Holdings by 770% in $17.7M Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

UP Fintech (TIGR) stock plunged 35% after China's CSRC penalized Tiger Brokers for unlicensed operations, ordering a complete mainland shutdown. The post UP Fintech (TIGR) Stock Plummets 35% as Chinese Regulators Force Business Shutdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) stock soared 120% after-hours on preclinical data showing AKTX-101 works synergistically with adagrasib in pancreatic cancer models. The post Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) Stock Skyrockets 120% on Promising Cancer Drug Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

China's regulatory scrutiny on AI-related stock moves aims to foster a genuine AI ecosystem, reducing speculative hype and enhancing market stability. The post China scrutinizes companies and funds after AI-fueled stock moves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A cryptocurrency user, whose assets were stolen, has reignited the debate around user exchange culpability by offering $100,000 to blockchain investigator ZachXBT as a public bounty for finding his stolen funds. He claims 15 years of savings all vanished from a Trust Wallet account and were transferred to KuCoin which has been accused of ignoring requests from German cybercrime detectives. The emotional argument also reveals an ongoing problem in the crypto ecosystem where victims face challenges when stolen funds are followed to centralized platforms. The victim was able to monitor the state of assets, however attempts to get them back The post KuCoin In The Spotlight For Alleged Complicity In Illicit Crypto Flows, Victim Appeals To ZachXBT appeared first on The Merkle News.

Futu Holdings (FUTU) stock crashed 35% after China's CSRC announced formal penalties for unauthorized mainland brokerage activities and asset confiscation. The post Futu Holdings (FUTU) Stock Plunges 35% After Chinese Regulator Announces Asset Seizure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) stock surged 5.6% premarket after reporting adjusted EPS of $1.78, beating estimates by 33% despite a 6.4% revenue decline. The post Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Stock Surges 6% on Strong Earnings Despite Revenue Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) fell 1.8% despite crushing Q1 earnings with $81.6B revenue. Forward P/E at 22x makes it cheaper than AMD and Intel. Is it a buy now? The post Should You Buy Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Following Its Earnings Dip? appeared first on Blockonomi.

A negative Coinbase Premium could appear before any visible price reaction to Fed policy changes under Kevin Warsh.

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South Korea's potential market intervention could stabilize the won, impacting regional currencies and investor confidence in Asian markets. The post South Korea warns of market actions as won slides to worst-performing Asian currency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Blockchain.com has processed over $1 trillion in crypto transactions since its founding in 2011 — and now the company wants Wall Street to take notice. The crypto exchange and wallet platform quietly filed confidential documents with US regulators for an initial public offering, joining a growing list of digital asset firms pushing toward public markets. […]

The escalation in violence undermines diplomatic efforts, potentially leading to prolonged regional instability and increased military actions. The post Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 3,089, complicating diplomatic efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tesla (TSLA) stock falls 1.2% this week as China FSD approval remains elusive and SpaceX's IPO filing captures investor interest away from the EV maker. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Slips as SpaceX IPO Diverts Market Attention appeared first on Blockonomi.

SpaceX aborted Starship V3 launch on May 21 due to hydraulic pin and pad faults. New attempt scheduled for May 22 after same-day IPO filing. The post SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Scrubbed: Technical Failures Halt May 21 Attempt appeared first on Blockonomi.

While crypto Twitter argues about Bitcoin versus Ethereum, two superpowers are quietly running a different race. The United States is using dollar-backed stablecoins to extend the dollar’s reach into every corner of the digital economy. China is using its e-CNY…

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NEAR Protocol has rallied more than 44% from its weekly low as AI-driven momentum, protocol upgrade optimism, and aggressive short liquidations pushed the token toward a major technical breakout. According to data from crypto.news, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) climbed from a…

On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz completed one of the first BTC commercial transactions ever, exchanging 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, a milestone that still keeps being celebrated even in an age of institutional dominance over the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Bitcoin Pizza Day Keeps Being Celebrated Even After 16 Years While the bitcoin ecosystem […]

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Japan's renewed oil imports highlight shifting global energy dynamics, while Iran's crypto tolls could reshape sanctions and crypto regulations. The post Japan set to receive first Persian Gulf oil shipment since Iran war began appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dissatisfaction within the Ethereum community has intensified following the departure of several prominent researchers and developers from the Ethereum Foundation. The organization has not provided clear explanations, and critics have linked the situation to issues in governance, strategy, and a growing "brain drain" from the ecosystem.

Alibaba has announced Qwen3.7-Max, a new flagship model the company positions as a foundation for the “era of autonomous agents.” According to the announcement, the model is designed not only for dialogue, but also for long-running, multi-step task execution using tools.

Workday, Zoom, and IBM stocks surge in Friday premarket trading on earnings beats, quantum foundry news, and AI adoption growth. The post Friday Premarket Winners: Workday (WDAY), Zoom (ZM), and IBM (IBM) Stock Rally on Strong Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. dollar climbed to six-week highs driven by Iran conflict uncertainty and strong jobs data, while the yen and emerging currencies weakened. The post Greenback Surges to Six-Week Peak Amid Iran Tensions and Robust Economic Indicators appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alibaba has announced Qwen3.7-Max, a new flagship model that the company positions as the foundation for the "era of autonomous agents." According to the announcement, the model is designed not only for dialogue but also for the extended execution of multi-step tasks using tools.

Former Ethereum Foundation (EF) researcher Dankrad Feist has proposed the creation of a new organization to support the Ethereum ecosystem. The structure is to receive initial funding of $1 billion. The way to save Ethereum: The community needs to create an organization that's economically aligned with Ethereum and accountable to it.The EF now holds less than 0.1% of all ETH. There is no flow of Ethereum staking or fee revenues to it. If we want to get Ethereum back to…— Dankrad Feist (@dankrad) May 21, 2026   According to him, the organization is intended to "save Ethereum." Feist stated that the EF currently controls less than 0.1% of the ETH supply and does not receive a steady cash flow from staking or network fees. His vision for the new structure is that it should be economically tied to Ethereum and accountable to the community. He also suggested forming a council of people who "want ETH to grow" and appointing a "competent leader who wants to fight." Signs of Crisis in EF Intensify The initiative comes amid criticism of the EF and a series of departures from the organization. In February, Tomasz Stanczak left his position as co-executive director, which he held for less than a year. In April, Josh Stark ended his five-year career in the foundation's leadership team. In May, leading developers Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko resigned from the organization's technical division, and Alex Stokes took a "creative break." Subsequently, two researchers left the organization — Karl Bick and Julian Ma. Part of the community believes that the EF is too focused on ideological issues and complex technical improvements instead of ecosystem development and promoting ETH. In its updated mandate, the organization enshrined the principle of minimal intervention in network development. Some tenets of the document explicitly indicated the EF's reluctance to focus on increasing the cryptocurrency's value. "Our main goal is not profit, organizational growth, or blind implementation at any cost," one section states. In the autumn of 2025, Feist left the EF and joined the development of the private blockchain Tempo by Stripe and Paradigm. This move puzzled some commentators, as the corporate network is an ideological antithesis to Ethereum. In March, the EF presented its new vision for the roles of the base layer and rollups, as well as a roadmap for protecting the network from quantum threats by 2029.

In 2025, stablecoins settled more transactions than Visa. Real-world stablecoin payments doubled to $400 billion. Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, PayPal, and Western Union all turned on stablecoin rails inside their existing products. The GENIUS Act became U.S. law. And almost no…

This is far from the first time the team has claimed this is a major crypto problem but Pi does it better.

The outage highlights the vulnerability of DeFi systems to validator failures, potentially impacting market stability and user trust. The post Pyth Network price feeds go dark after Pythnet validators stop producing blocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's pro-crypto stance at the Fed could reshape regulatory dynamics, potentially boosting institutional crypto adoption and market growth. The post Trump swears in Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, marking a pro-crypto shift at the central bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's humanoid robot deployment could revolutionize domestic care, addressing labor shortages and aging populations, while reshaping global markets. The post China rolls out 100 humanoid robots into employee homes this month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The petition's success highlights growing political pressure and potential shifts in South Korea's crypto policy, impacting global markets. The post South Korea reviews crypto tax plan after petition hits 50,000 signatures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Ledger activity surges with 4,300 new wallets created in 24 hours, but strong resistance keeps XRP price capped.

XRP is back at the growth trajectory as institutional investors are finally moving funds in.

The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in decentralized platforms to maintain user trust and financial integrity. The post Polymarket says user funds safe after admin wallet compromise triggers $700,000 theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto community remembers legendary Bitcoin transaction that sparked financial revolution.

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Amid total ETF silence, Dogecoin whales accumulate 525 million DOGE in 96 hours to front-run a major 200-day moving average breakout for the first time in 2026.

AmericanFortress has unveiled a post-quantum signature scheme aimed at safeguarding existing crypto assets, including "dormant" wallets from the Satoshi era containing 1.1 million BTC, as reported by CoinDesk. The protocol involves a backward-compatible soft fork and the use of zero-knowledge proofs. According to the developers, this mechanism will allow for the freezing and protection of vulnerable old-type Bitcoin addresses without the need for mass fund migration. This primarily concerns BIP-32 addresses, including wallets associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. AmericanFortress believes that once such coins are locked, the network's governance can decide their future. Options mentioned by the company's head, Michal Pospieszalski, include transferring, burning, or redistributing the funds. The topic gained renewed attention following a recent publication by Google Quantum AI. Researchers stated that many blockchains and cryptocurrencies still use ECDLP-256, and their assessments are directly applicable to secp256k1—the elliptic curve underpinning Bitcoin and Ethereum. Google added that post-quantum cryptography remains one of the most comprehensible paths for the long-term protection of such systems. Amidst this, the Bitcoin community is already discussing various network protection options. One of these is BIP-360, which proposes a new type of Pay-to-Merkle-Root outputs. The initiative's authors claim that this format retains functionality similar to Taproot, but eliminates vulnerability to quantum attacks of the key path spending type. CoinDesk notes that AmericanFortress's proposal differs from similar initiatives. The company focuses not on new addresses but on existing and long-inactive wallets. According to the developers, this will protect millions of coins without forcing owners to transfer funds. In May, AmericanFortress announced raising $8 million to develop quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure. Earlier in May, BNB Chain developers reported the results of testing the network's transition to post-quantum cryptography. The experiment confirmed the blockchain's theoretical readiness for future threats but revealed a significant performance decrease.

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The US Department of Commerce has allocated $2 billion to American companies engaged in quantum computing. The US administration will acquire minority stakes in these projects, reports WSJ. Half of the funds will go to IBM "to aid in the creation of supercomputers capable of solving some of the world's most pressing problems." The company will receive $1 billion through the CHIPS Act to establish Anderon—a separate enterprise for launching the first specialized quantum foundry in the US, located in Albany. IBM has also committed to invest an additional $1 billion of its own funds. Other recipients of government funds include: GlobalFoundries — $375 million; Rigetti — $100 million; D-Wave — $100 million; Infleqtion — $100 million; PsiQuantum — $100 million. Diraq — $38 million. The program will cover a total of nine companies. Rigetti separately confirmed signing a letter of intent with the US Department of Commerce for up to $100 million. The company stated that the funds will be directed towards research and development related to scaling superconducting quantum computers. The announcement also mentions that the department expects to receive a stake in the company proportional to the funding amount. PsiQuantum also announced a letter of intent for $100 million. It stated that, along with its own funding, the funds will be used to develop photonic components, packaging, and other technologies for scalable quantum systems and the American semiconductor industry. The program is part of Washington's broader strategy to support critical technologies and local supply chains. The US authorities are also preparing a separate directive to support the quantum industry. The government views this direction as key in technological competition with China. Sources from WSJ added that the scheme involving government participation is expected to benefit taxpayers if the companies' valuations increase. Back in May, Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione stated that AI and quantum technologies will threaten existing security systems.

The rapid asset accumulation in HYPE ETFs highlights growing institutional interest in diversified crypto exposure, signaling potential market shifts. The post ETF clients buy $16M in HYPE as total assets climb to $81M in just nine days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The investigation into Binance's compliance could lead to stricter regulatory oversight across the crypto industry, impacting costs and operations. The post US DOJ probes Iran’s use of Binance for sanctions evasion, reopening old wounds for the exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin DeFi platforms on Rootstock simplify staking, rBTC rewards, and DeFi access for mainstream users. Bitcoin DeFi is no longer reserved for technical experts. Platforms built on Rootstock make it simple to stake RIF, earn rBTC rewards, and participate in…

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Bitcoin Pizza Day has once again drawn attention to the first known real-world Bitcoin transaction, a 2010 pizza purchase that later became one of the most referenced moments in cryptocurrency history. According to archived posts on the Bitcointalk forum, early…

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SkyBridge's continued losses highlight the risks of heavy crypto exposure, underscoring the volatility and uncertainty in digital asset markets. The post Scaramucci’s SkyBridge posts second straight quarterly loss on crypto bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is assembling a new team to develop Code Harness, a tool for autonomous programming. This was announced by the company's engineer, Deli Chen. 🚀 We’re hiring! DeepSeek is forming a new Harness team to build Code Harness from the ground up—may be you can call it DeepSeek Code or something like this hhh🤣🤣🤣📍 Based in Beijing. Two roles open:🧠 Harness Product Manager → https://t.co/vb3aWbYV9L👨‍💻 Harness R&D;…— Deli Chen (@victor207755822) May 20, 2026 The developer posted two job openings on social media: a product manager and a research and development engineer. Both positions are based in Beijing. The new solution will directly compete with Claude Code from Anthropic and Codex from OpenAI. According to Chen, the team will build Code Harness "from scratch." He described the project as "DeepSeek Code or something like that." The job descriptions use the formula "model + harness = agent." By harness, they mean a layer on top of the LLM. It is responsible for managing context, planning steps, memory, tool invocation, file handling, terminal operations, testing, and feedback. DeepSeek aims to offer not just a code generation assistant, but an agent product for executing multi-step tasks in a development environment. Candidates are expected to have experience with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Manus, and OpenClaw. Requirements also include understanding agent cycles, MCP, multi-agent systems, context management, and vibe coding. The team will work closely with DeepSeek researchers. DeepSeek V4 supports integration with Claude Code through an Anthropic-compatible API. The V4 Flash version, introduced on April 24, costs $0.14 per 1 million input tokens. In comparison, Claude Opus 4.7 is priced at $15 for the same volume. Back in February, Anthropic accused three Chinese AI startups—DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax—of a large-scale campaign to use Claude to enhance their own models.

Bitget launched SPCXUSDT, a SpaceX-linked pre-IPO perpetual with 5x leverage, as crypto venues race to price the possible IPO early now.