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Re drops LayerZero and goes all-in on Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers
Re is migrating from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP for its reUSD token's cross-chain transfers, prioritizing security.
Bernstein sets $100 IREN target after $3.4 billion NVIDIA AI deal
Bernstein analysts set a $100 price target for IREN following its strategic $3.4 billion AI cloud partnership with NVIDIA.
Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play
Bitcoin's price rally stalled following net ETF outflows, ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran, and persistent macroeconomic concerns regarding interest rates.
Europe sees ‘hyperconcentration’ of crypto wrench attacks as losses hit $101M
Crypto wrench attacks have surged in early 2026, with Europe becoming a hotspot for physical extortion resulting in $101 million in losses.
Top 3 Altcoins Flashing Bullish Setups Heading Into the Weekend
Toncoin, Zcash, and Venice Token are showing strong bullish technical patterns and potential for further price appreciation this weekend.
Australian Police Seize $4.1M of Bitcoin in Major Darknet Bust
Australian authorities seized $4.1 million in Bitcoin and arrested two suspects following a 15-month investigation into a darknet marketplace.
US government publishes never-before-seen UFO files
The US Department of War released previously classified UFO files, now termed UAP, to increase transparency.
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says the future of crypto wallets will be inside iPhones and Androids
Charles Hoskinson believes future crypto wallets will be integrated into iPhones and Androids, leveraging secure hardware.
How AI Became Crypto’s Favorite Reason to Cut Staff
Crypto companies like Coinbase are using AI as a primary justification for workforce reductions, citing efficiency and restructuring.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.1% as NEAR Protocol and Internet Computer led gains across the board.
Stablecoins have their 'permission slip.' Now comes the hard part.
Executives at Consensus Miami 2026 noted that while regulation has boosted stablecoin adoption, significant infrastructure and privacy challenges remain for mainstream integration.
Coinbase (COIN) bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss
Analysts believe Coinbase’s future growth relies on stablecoins and potential U.S. crypto regulation rather than immediate rebounds in trading volume.
Jack Dorsey’s Block pushes Bitcoin reserves above 9,000 BTC, stock surges 10%
Block increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 9,000 BTC, leading to a 10% surge in its stock price.
Lagarde Says Stablecoins Will Not Strengthen Euro’s Global Role
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues that stablecoins are not the ideal path for enhancing the euro's international influence.
Michael Saylor Backtracks From Sell a Kidney Stance to Selling Bitcoin
Michael Saylor announced that Strategy will likely sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to fund dividend payments following significant quarterly losses.
U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, significantly exceeding economist forecasts while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Revolut Confirms Bitcoin Price Glitch After App Briefly Shows BTC Near Zero
Revolut experienced a brief technical glitch where its app incorrectly displayed Bitcoin's price near zero, causing temporary confusion among users.
BTC Flash Crash Alerts Hit Revolut as Users Report Crypto Price Glitches
Revolut users reported erroneous Bitcoin price drops and extreme flash crash notifications caused by a third-party data provider glitch.
Bitcoin faces new tariff risk as EU races to finalize US trade deal this month
Bitcoin faces tariff risk from a potential US-EU trade deal, impacting inflation and Fed policy.
BlackRock Backs GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework, Pushes 7 Recommendations
BlackRock supports the OCC's stablecoin framework under the GENIUS Act, proposing seven recommendations for broader reserve eligibility and flexible rules.
Chainlink Whales Add 32.93 Million LINK as Price Targets $15 Breakout
Chainlink whales accumulated 32.93 million LINK, signaling a potential $15 price breakout, despite short-term caution.
Why ECB President Christine Lagarde Rejects Europe’s Answer to the GENIUS Act
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues against creating euro-denominated stablecoins, favoring institutional infrastructure over private sector currency alternatives to maintain the euro's global relevance.
X Pushes Deeper Into Trading With Live Cashtag Charts and Prices
X now embeds live stock charts and real-time prices within posts, enhancing its trading capabilities.
Deutsche Bank lifts Strategy stake to 785,000 shares despite value drop
Deutsche Bank increased its holdings in Strategy Inc. to 784,919 shares in Q1 2026, even as the stock's total valuation declined.
Hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin (BTC) — unless wages spoil the party
A weakening U.S. labor market may boost bitcoin, but rising wage growth could complicate Federal Reserve policy and stifle potential rallies.
Ethereum Bears Target $1,800 ETH Price: Here Is Why
Ethereum faces bearish pressure, with indicators suggesting a potential drop to $1,800 due to declining network activity and ETF outflows.
Coinbase disruption tied to AWS outage draws criticism amid staff layoffs and Q1 losses
Coinbase experienced a multi-hour trading outage attributed to an AWS failure, drawing criticism amid layoffs and Q1 losses.
Mantle Tokenholders Back Aave Credit Facility After rsETH Exploit
Mantle tokenholders approved a 30,000 ETH credit facility for Aave DAO to address bad debt from the rsETH exploit.
Bernstein says Coinbase’s ‘everything exchange’ strategy is gaining traction despite weak first-quarter results, sees 71% upside
Bernstein maintained an outperform rating on Coinbase, citing growth in derivatives and stablecoin infrastructure despite missing first-quarter earnings expectations.
Bitcoin Traders Have These Support Levels in Mind as $80,000 Battle Returns
Bitcoin faces renewed volatility as traders monitor key support levels while attempting to reclaim the $80,000 price point.
Senator Warren presses Meta over stablecoin trial ahead of 2026 rollout plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding transparency from Meta regarding its plans to integrate third-party stablecoins into its platform by late 2026.
Pavel Durov’s TON Revival Sparks 100% Surge But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks
The TON token surged over 100% following Pavel Durov’s increased involvement, though experts warn of potential market corrections and speculative risks.
Tether Freezes $500M in USDT in 30 days, BlockSec Data Shows
Data from BlockSec reveals that Tether has frozen over $514 million in USDT across the Ethereum and Tron networks over the past month.
Coinbase went down for over 5 hours after missing earnings. Bulls still see a path to $300 billion by 2030
Coinbase missed Q1 earnings expectations and suffered a significant AWS-related outage, though proponents remain optimistic about its long-term growth as a financial infrastructure provider.
Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 after geopolitical tensions spiked oil prices, triggering $300 million in crypto liquidations.
Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Inflows as Bitcoin Falls Below $80K
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $277.5 million in outflows as the price of Bitcoin dropped below the $80,000 threshold.
Stablecoin card spend is growing 100% year over year, Rain exec says
Retail spending on stablecoin-based cards has doubled over the past year, as these cards integrate with existing global payment networks like Mastercard.
ECB’s Lagarde flags euro-denominated stablecoins as financial stability risk, diverging from Bundesbank stance
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that euro-denominated stablecoins threaten financial stability and monetary policy, distancing herself from recent support by the Bundesbank.
3 Meme Coins Set to Lead the Altcoin Season as Mania Hits 80%
The meme coin sector is signaling a potential altcoin season as market activity peaks with an 80% Mania Index reading.
Bitcoin (BTC) price just plunged to 2-cents for some Revolut users
Revolut users reported a technical glitch where Bitcoin prices briefly displayed as low as 2 cents before returning to market levels.
Hantavirus Meme Coins Rally as Outbreak Headlines Drive Speculation
Hantavirus-themed meme coins are surging in value as traders speculate on recent news regarding a health outbreak on a cruise ship.
S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here's what it means for bitcoin
Record $2.6 trillion in S&P 500 call options signals speculative market mania that could both boost and threaten bitcoin's recent price rally.
Bitcoin miners using AI as a bear market escape plan just got a new rival in Elon Musk
SpaceX's entry into the AI compute market creates stiff competition for Bitcoin miners attempting to pivot their power assets toward artificial intelligence.
Zcash to add quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, go post-quantum by 2027
Zcash plans to launch quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, aiming for full post-quantum security within 12 to 18 months.
South Korea tightens oversight of firms moving crypto overseas: report
South Korea has passed a bill requiring businesses transferring crypto assets across borders to register with the government to increase oversight.
Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight
Arbitrum DAO voted to release $71 million in frozen ETH for recovery efforts, defying a U.S. legal claim linking the funds to North Korea.
Coinbase resumes trading after hours of AWS-linked disruption
Coinbase has fully restored exchange services after a major AWS outage caused trading suspensions and market disruptions.
Taiwan news anchor indicted for allegedly taking crypto payments from China to produce propaganda, bribe soldiers
A Taiwanese news anchor faces up to 12 years in prison for allegedly accepting crypto from China to spread propaganda and bribe military personnel.
Hyperscalers’ Free Cash Flow Dips as AI Arms Race Hits Balance Sheets
Massive investments in artificial intelligence have driven free cash flow for major tech companies to their lowest levels since 2014.
Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as traders engaged in significant profit-taking amid macroeconomic shifts.
Zoomex X Space Recap With Ollie Bearman and Crypto KOLs
Zoomex hosted a discussion with F1 driver Ollie Bearman and crypto experts, highlighting the shared importance of speed, discipline, and consistency.
Jet Fuel Bills Surge as US Carriers Spend $5 Billion in March
US airlines spent $5.06 billion on jet fuel in March as geopolitical tensions disrupted global oil supplies.
HarrisX Poll Found 52% of Registered Voters Support the CLARITY Act
A HarrisX poll reveals 52% of registered voters support the CLARITY Act, with potential electoral benefits for politicians backing it.
Zcash Price Soars as Traders Rotate Into Privacy-Focused Crypto
Zcash surged over 70% in a week as traders sought privacy-focused cryptocurrencies amid concerns about surveillance and AI.
US Nabs 8 ‘Laptop Farmers’ for North Korea over 5 months
Eight individuals were sentenced in the US for acting as 'laptop farmers' for North Korean IT workers, facilitating their infiltration of US companies.
Arbitrum DAO approves $70 million ETH release for Kelp DAO recovery
Arbitrum DAO voted to release $70 million in frozen ETH to assist in recovering funds lost during the Kelp DAO exploit.
Aptos Ecosystem Commits $50 Million to AI Agent Adoption
Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs are investing $50 million to develop infrastructure supporting the growth and onchain activity of autonomous AI agents.
Perp DEXs still don't work for institutions, consensus panelists explain why
Consensus panelists argue that security risks and regulatory friction prevent institutional investors from adopting perpetual decentralized exchanges.
AWS Outage Impacts Coinbase, Fanduel, Others
An AWS data center overheating incident in Northern Virginia caused service disruptions for major platforms including Coinbase and FanDuel.
Block Shares Surge Nearly 8% After Hours Despite $309 Million Net Loss
Block shares rose nearly 8% in after-hours trading after the company beat first-quarter earnings estimates despite reporting a net loss.
Hyperliquid Strategies Reports $152.5 Million Quarterly Profit as HYPE Rally Lifts Treasury
Hyperliquid Strategies posted a $152.5 million quarterly profit, driven largely by the significant appreciation of its Hyperliquid (HYPE) token holdings.
AI agents could solve crypto’s user problem
Chappy Asel suggests that autonomous AI agents may become the ideal users for crypto's programmable payment infrastructure.
Aptos commits $50 million across ecosystem projects, including agentic AI
Aptos Foundation and Labs are investing $50 million into their ecosystem to support institutional-grade markets and autonomous AI-driven systems.
Chaos Labs Rotates Keys After Suspected Nation-State Crypto Attack
Chaos Labs secured its oracle network and rotated keys following a sophisticated attempted hack attributed to a potential nation-state actor.
Coinbase Hit by Outage as AWS Issues Disrupt Trading
Coinbase experienced trading disruptions caused by a cooling failure at an Amazon Web Services data center in Northern Virginia.
Bitcoin slips to $79,000, DOGE leads majors losses as negative funding rates set 10-year record
Bitcoin pulled back to $79,000 amid geopolitical tensions and a record-breaking 67-day streak of negative futures funding rates.
CLARITY Act Markup Looms as 52% of Voters Back Crypto Legislation
The Senate Banking Committee is preparing a markup for the CLARITY Act as new polling shows strong bipartisan voter support for crypto legislation.
Coinbase Misses Estimates on Q1 Revenue, $400M Loss
Coinbase shares declined after the company reported a $394.1 million Q1 loss and revenue that missed analyst expectations.
Layoffs Accelerate in May 2026 as Firms Restructure Around AI
Major companies are initiating significant layoffs in May 2026 as they restructure their operations to integrate and prioritize artificial intelligence.
Block Shares Jump on Strong Quarter Despite Bitcoin Dip
Block shares rose nearly 8% after Q1 earnings beat analyst expectations despite the company reporting its first quarterly loss in three years.