Crypto News Aggregator

Bitcoin trades near $77,250, range-bound between $75,000-$80,000, with derivatives indicating trader caution.

As geopolitical conflict destabilizes the Middle East, regional businesses are increasingly utilizing crypto and stablecoins as neutral infrastructure to maintain financial continuity.

A South Korean court has paused a six-month business suspension against Bithumb pending a final legal ruling regarding alleged AML violations.

Bitcoin climbed above $77,000, yet increased put option interest and exchange inflows suggest institutional investors are bracing for potential downside risk.

Coinbase launched the CUSHY credit fund to leverage stablecoin infrastructure for institutional lending, highlighting a growing tension with traditional banking models.

Riot Platforms posted its first data center revenue of $33.2 million while expanding its strategic partnership with AMD to 50 megawatts.

Grayscale Research has identified six blockchain protocols expected to lead the growing multi-trillion dollar tokenized asset market.

Bakkt has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research to integrate stablecoin technology and AI-driven payments into its financial infrastructure.

A South Korean court has overturned a six-month suspension imposed on crypto exchange Bithumb.

STRC's dividend remains at 11.5% for May, supported by an April VWAP near its $100 par value, while its stock sees its first monthly gain in nine months.

Binance Research reports that AI is twice as effective at exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities as it is at detecting them.

CryptoQuant warns Bitcoin may face a multi-month decline as April's rally was driven by futures, not spot demand.

A new AI tool, The Bitcoin Evidence Base, provides evidence-based responses to combat Bitcoin misinformation.

The Solana-based DeFi protocol Carrot is shutting down permanently following a 93% collapse in TVL triggered by the $285 million Drift exploit.

SBI Holdings is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank.

DEXs gained market share from CEXs in Q1 2026 despite a 26% drop in overall crypto volume.

Visa has integrated Polygon into its stablecoin program to enable 24/7 settlement for fintech issuers, reducing capital costs and reliance on traditional banking hours.

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has surged over 420% since early 2025, reaching $30.2 billion due to regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.

Tokenized gold spot trading reached $90.7 billion in Q1 2026, surpassing the total volume recorded throughout the entire year of 2025.

Dogecoin is outperforming the crypto market due to record whale holdings and increased large-value transfers.

Polymarket partners with Chainalysis to deploy an on-chain system for detecting insider trading on its prediction market platform.

North Korean hackers caused 76% of crypto hack losses in early 2026 through two major attacks totaling $577 million.

The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution prohibiting its members and staff from participating in prediction markets to prevent insider trading.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $490 million in outflows over three days, impacting BTC's price and institutional demand.

Crypto startup Oobit has launched virtual Visa cards allowing AI agents to make direct USDT payments for business expenses without human intervention.

Analysts suggest Bitcoin faces potential bearish risks in May due to historical midterm election patterns and ongoing on-chain structural weaknesses.

This report lists 15 multi-asset brokers and bank-brokerage platforms successfully integrating cryptocurrency trading into their traditional service offerings.

Economist Peter Schiff warns that MicroStrategy and its stock represent a scam, drawing parallels to failed cryptocurrency projects and urging investors toward precious metals.

Five altcoins, Chainlink, Ethereum, Kaspa, Sui, and NEAR, show promising setups for May 2026 with potential breakouts and catalysts.

Bitcoin struggles below $77K as profit-taking by short-term holders and declining spot volumes and leverage suggest a weakening rally.

Gold trades near $4,611, consolidating below the 50-day moving average, with a potential breakout towards $4,786 or a fall to $4,376.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution banning its members and staff from participating in speculative prediction market platforms.

Markets surged for Alphabet due to cloud-driven AI revenue growth, while Meta stock fell amid concerns over aggressive capital spending plans.

A Bitso report reveals that stablecoins accounted for 40% of Latin American crypto purchases in 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's 18% share.

U.S. lawmakers are aiming for a mid-May markup of a crypto market structure bill despite unresolved ethics concerns and political friction.

The Arbitrum DAO is voting to release 30,766 frozen ETH to the DeFi United recovery initiative following the recent Kelp DAO exploit.

The US Senate banned members and staff from prediction markets due to insider trading concerns.

Elon Musk testified that most cryptocurrencies are scams, even as his social platform X introduces new financial trading terminal features.

April saw a record number of crypto hacks, with over 20 incidents, though dollar losses were not record-breaking.

Major investors and analysts view Robinhood's recent earnings miss as a temporary setback, citing strong trading momentum heading into the second quarter.

Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot now supports nine blockchains, processing $7 billion annually, integrating crypto into payment infrastructure.

Binance listed MegaETH's MEGA token without fees, earning praise for a principled approach to exchange listings.

Bitcoin is finding critical price support near $75,000 as various investor cost-basis levels converge in a narrow, highly sensitive range.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting members from trading on prediction markets to prevent potential insider trading.

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution banning sitting senators from trading event contracts on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.

Senators Warren and Wyden are questioning Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether over a loan provided to a trust benefiting Lutnick's children.

At the Bitcoin 2026 conference, Eric Trump predicted that the price of Bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin.

Coinbase and Superstate will launch the CUSHY stablecoin fund in Q2, offering tokenized shares for institutional investors.

Elon Musk testified that most cryptocurrencies are scams during a trial involving OpenAI, which also revealed early internal discussions about launching an ICO.

Senators question Commerce Secretary Lutnick regarding a reported Tether loan to his family.

Polymarket integrates Chainalysis tools to combat insider trading and enhance regulatory compliance on its prediction market.

MegaETH launched its MEGA token after a seven-day countdown, with trading now live on major exchanges.

X's new topic muting feature shows crypto is the most snoozed term, indicating a public split between enthusiasts and those avoiding the content.

Bitcoin faces resistance below $80K due to a large options contract wall, causing selling pressure and liquidations.

Gemini has received CFTC approval to operate its own clearinghouse, enabling deeper expansion into prediction markets and derivatives.

Data shows 99.2% of USDT0 holders hold under $1,000, highlighting strong retail engagement in the omni-chain stablecoin ecosystem.

Meta's stock fell 10%, losing $175 billion, due to a higher AI infrastructure spending forecast for 2026.

Bitcoin eyes its best monthly gains since April 2025 despite a negative Coinbase Premium and bearish outlook.

Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer defends Strategy's STRC preferred stock model, refuting claims that the bitcoin accumulation strategy is a circular Ponzi scheme.

WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) broke through daily resistance, signaling potential for a move toward its all-time high of $64.40.

X is rebuilding its advertising platform from the ground up to improve performance and support Elon Musk's vision for an everything app.

A temperature-based betting incident at a Paris airport highlights critical vulnerabilities in the data integrity infrastructure supporting modern prediction and financial markets.

Gemini secured a derivatives clearinghouse license from the CFTC, enabling expansion into prediction markets and causing its shares to rise by 7%.

Exponent, a Solana yield exchange, raised $5 million in seed funding led by Multicoin Capital to expand its platform.

Coinbase Asset Management launched CUSHY, a digital credit strategy for institutions, leveraging stablecoins and onchain finance.

Polymarket partners with Chainalysis for real-time oversight to prevent insider trading and market manipulation.

Anchorage Digital is partnering with M0 to provide infrastructure for institutions to mint and manage regulated stablecoins.

Polymarket partners with Chainalysis to combat insider trading and fraud, aiming for a $15 billion valuation and CFTC approval.

MegaETH launched its MEGA token on April 30, 2026, aiming for real-time Ethereum performance with unique tokenomics and strong ecosystem support.

The US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked crypto assets as part of a campaign to economically isolate the regime.