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IREN snaps up Mirantis in $625 million all-stock deal to round out its AI cloud platform
IREN is acquiring Mirantis for $625 million in an all-stock deal to bolster its AI cloud infrastructure and pivot away from pure-play bitcoin mining.
Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading
Wall Street executives warn that legacy financial systems are struggling to adapt to the speed and automation of modern, machine-driven blockchain trading.
a16z crypto raises $2.2B as firm bets on stablecoins, AI agents, and tokenized markets
Andreessen Horowitz has launched its $2.2 billion Crypto Fund 5, targeting startups focused on stablecoins, tokenized assets, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Ethereum’s biggest staker has just become a public company with over $10 billion locked up
BitMine has emerged as a major public company, staking over $10 billion in Ethereum to generate significant recurring protocol revenue.
Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin's value is driven by fiat liquidity and monetary expansion rather than government regulation.
StanChart VC arm invests in crypto firm GSR at $1 billion-plus value
Standard Chartered’s venture arm, SC Ventures, has acquired a stake in crypto market maker GSR, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount
Paris-based Sequans Communications sold half of its bitcoin reserves to address declining revenue and significant financial losses.
From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.
The American Innovation Project has appointed crypto policy expert Jacob Smagula as a fellow to support legislative efforts in Congress.
Solana news (SOL): Jito Labs launches JTX as self-custody trading heats up on the blockchain
Jito Labs has introduced JTX, a new trading platform on Solana that enables professional-grade self-custody trading.
Risk Assets Climb as US Jobs, Housing Data Beat Estimates
US risk assets rallied as positive labor and housing data reinforced market confidence in a stable economic soft landing.
Securitize taps Jump and Jupiter as it rolls out fully onchain, regulated onchain stocks
Securitize is launching regulated, fully onchain tokenized equities on Solana, partnering with Jump Trading and Jupiter for liquidity and access.
Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake
Coinbase has selected Centrifuge as its preferred tokenization infrastructure partner and acquired an equity stake to accelerate the issuance of onchain institutional assets.
Crypto Perps Volume Points to Traders Front-Running Robinhood Listings: Kaiko
Analytics firm Kaiko reports suspicious trading patterns suggesting some traders may be front-running Robinhood crypto token listings using privileged information or advanced analysis.
Wormhole bridges ‘canonical’ version of Bittensor’s TAO token to Solana
Wormhole has introduced a canonical version of Bittensor’s TAO token to the Solana blockchain, enabling native trading across major DeFi platforms.
Securitize, Jump and Jupiter unveil first institutional-grade onchain secondary market for real stocks
Securitize, Jump Trading, and Jupiter have launched a regulated onchain platform for trading tokenized US equities on the Solana blockchain.
Coinbase makes ‘seven-figure’ investment in Centrifuge, taps platform as Base’s main tokenization partner
Coinbase has invested seven figures in Centrifuge and named the firm its primary partner for tokenizing real-world assets on the Base blockchain.
Cipher Digital loses $114 million in Q1 as bitcoin miner accelerates AI data center pivot
Cipher Digital reported a $114 million Q1 loss while shifting its business focus toward AI data center infrastructure and high-performance computing.
Sequans sells 1,025 bitcoin to fund debt redemption and buybacks as revenue drops 24.8%
Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin to address debt and buybacks amidst a 24.8% revenue decline and significant operating losses.
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to allow users to convert cryptocurrency into local cash at 500,000 physical locations across more than 100 countries.
Space-Themed ETFs are Flooding Wall Street Before Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO
Wall Street is experiencing a surge in space-themed ETF launches as firms race to capitalize on the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.
K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest
K Wave is pivoting from a bitcoin treasury strategy to AI infrastructure, backed by a $485 million funding facility and a debt-reduction plan.
Microsoft-backed Space and Time Launches Virtual Vaults for Institutional Lending
Space and Time has introduced virtual vaults to provide institutional lenders with cryptographically verified, real-time visibility into borrower collateral across various platforms.
Binance Changes Off-Hours Pricing for Commodity Perpetual Futures
Binance is transitioning to an Orderbook EWMA model for pricing commodity-based TradFi perpetual futures during weekends, holidays, and maintenance periods.
Crypto.com’s high-rolling head of marketing to leave after almost six years
Steven Kalifowitz, the CMO of Crypto.com who led major branding campaigns, is stepping down from his role effective June 30.
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff in AI Restructuring
Coinbase is cutting approximately 14% of its workforce, or 700 jobs, to streamline operations and integrate artificial intelligence into its business model.
What to Expect From Nvidia Stock Price in May 2026
Nvidia stock is currently forming a bull flag pattern, with its near-term direction depending on holding the 20-day exponential moving average support.
Bitcoin price retakes $81K: Is BTC in bear market rally or a 'supercycle'?
Bitcoin has reclaimed $81,000, sparking debate among analysts over whether this signals a new 'supercycle' or merely a temporary bear-market rally.
Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds
The annual Consensus conference begins in Miami, featuring industry leaders discussing crypto, AI, decentralized finance, and U.S. regulatory policy.
Crypto Products Post 5th Straight Week of Inflows Despite Mid-Week Selloff
Digital asset investment products secured their fifth consecutive week of inflows, reaching $117.8 million despite a significant mid-week market dip.
Bitcoin Analyst Plan C Says Manufacturing PMI Above 50 Confirms Bull Market
Analyst Plan C argues that US manufacturing growth signals a Bitcoin bull market, downplaying concerns based solely on the four-year halving cycle.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 1.3% as all constituents trade higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose by 1.3% as all constituent assets traded higher, led by gains in ICP and LINK.
Binance’s SAFU fund sits on $217 million gain as Bitcoin rises above $81,000
Binance's SAFU fund has achieved a $217 million profit following its strategic conversion of stablecoins into Bitcoin.
Bitcoin rally breaks from US stock market as mixed macro data creates bullish setup for BTC
Bitcoin's decoupling from the S&P 500 suggests it is responding to complex, shifting macroeconomic drivers like oil shocks and AI-driven risk.
State Street and Galaxy (GLXY) launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain
State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP fund on Solana to enable 24/7 institutional cash management via tokenization.
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Urges EU to Evaluate Tokenized SEPA Payments
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti suggests the EU explore extending the SEPA framework to support tokenized payments for digital finance.
Nasdaq firm scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI
Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media is abandoning its $485 million bitcoin treasury plan to pivot its investment focus toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC
Bitcoin showed resilience by absorbing $200 million in profit-taking at the $80,000 level, signaling underlying market strength.
Bullish to Acquire Equiniti for $4.2B in Tokenization Push
Crypto exchange Bullish is acquiring transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion to advance its capabilities in tokenized securities and 24/7 trading.
Kalshi, Hyperliquid, IB Still Serve Dutch Users as Polymarket Ban Fails to Clear the Market
Despite a regulatory ban on Polymarket, other platforms like Kalshi and Hyperliquid continue offering prediction markets to Dutch users.
ArbitrumDAO Sends ARB Price Soaring With New Security Council Election
ArbitrumDAO elected six new Security Council members, leading to a nearly 5% rise in the ARB token price.
Global crypto ETP inflow streak extends to five weeks, masking sharp intraweek reversal: CoinShares
Global crypto ETPs saw five consecutive weeks of inflows, despite a massive intraweek reversal driven by a single-day Friday surge.
Strategy Stock Heads Into May With a Bullish Pattern and Q1 Earnings Catalyst
MicroStrategy (MSTR) approaches Q1 earnings with a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern despite concerns regarding declining trading volume.
Aave says creditors are trying to seize stolen ETH before victims get their $71M back
Aave has filed an emergency motion to protect $71 million in recovered ETH from being seized by creditors targeting the Arbitrum DAO.
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as it navigates downturn, shifts to AI-native operations
Coinbase is laying off approximately 14% of its workforce to reduce costs and transition toward an AI-native operational model.
Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation
SC Ventures, the venture arm of Standard Chartered, has invested $150 million into GSR, valuing the crypto market maker at over $1 billion.
Andreessen Horowitz's new $2.2 billion crypto fund is chasing stablecoins, DeFi, and the builders no one is watching
Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $2.2 billion crypto fund to support early-stage blockchain infrastructure projects during a period of quieter market sentiment.
a16z crypto raises $2.2 billion for fifth fund, promotes CTO to general partner
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division has launched a $2.2 billion fund and promoted Eddy Lazzarin to general partner.
Vibe Coding Will Separate Winning Exchanges From the Rest
Vibe coding, using AI and faster tools, allows rapid development of trading strategies, differentiating exchanges by enabling user-centric, intent-driven workflows.
FalconX and Sygnum partner to launch tokenized credit offering for institutional clients
FalconX and Sygnum Bank are partnering to offer institutional clients access to a regulated, tokenized, overcollateralized lending product for digital asset credit.
Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January
Bitcoin surpassed $81,000, driven by institutional ETF inflows, corporate buying, and specific geopolitical factors in the Strait of Hormuz.
Toncoin surges 36% as Telegram replaces TON Foundation and slashes fees
Toncoin rallied 36% after Telegram announced it would replace the TON Foundation as the network's primary driver and significantly reduce transaction fees.
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate
Coinbase laid off 14% of its staff, around 660 employees, due to market downturn and AI advancements.
Bitcoin at $80,000 Splits Analysts Between Bullish Setup and Coming Flush
Bitcoin's return to $80,000 has triggered a debate among analysts regarding whether the asset is poised for further growth or an imminent correction.
Bullish to acquire Equiniti in $4.2 billion deal combining transfer agent and tokenization stack
Bullish is acquiring Equiniti for $4.2 billion to combine its tokenization infrastructure with Equiniti's transfer agent services.
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future
Coinbase is laying off 14% of its staff to restructure operations around AI-driven efficiencies and a flatter organizational model.
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff as Armstrong Restructures Around AI-Native Pods
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced a 14% staff reduction to flatten organizational hierarchy and transition operations toward an AI-native structural model.
Coinbase slashes headcount by 14%, pledges to rebuild as AI-first company
Coinbase is laying off 14% of its staff due to market conditions and AI-driven productivity gains, aiming for an AI-first operating model.
Bank of Italy calls for EU to explore tokenized SEPA payments
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti suggests the EU should investigate tokenizing the existing SEPA payment framework to modernize monetary systems.
One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.
Despite banks abandoning Fed rate-cut predictions, Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000, indicating reduced sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Ramp Up 330,000 BTC as the Next Big Resistance Sits at $84K
Bitcoin reached $81,300 as long-term holders accumulated 330,000 BTC, supported by strong institutional ETF inflows and bullish technical indicators.
Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure
Crypto exchange Bullish is acquiring transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion to integrate traditional securities management with blockchain-based tokenization infrastructure.
Peter Thiel-backed Bullish inks $4.2 billion deal to buy transfer agent Equiniti
Digital asset exchange Bullish is acquiring transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion to lead the transition toward tokenized securities.
Ethereum Sheds $81.6 Million in Funds as Crypto Snaps Mid-Week Risk Off
Ethereum funds saw $81.6 million in outflows last week, despite a strong market recovery driven by Friday's institutional investment.
Top AI Altcoins To Watch as AKT’s 72% Year-to-Date Surge Leads the Way
Akash Network, Bittensor, and Grass are identified as key AI altcoins to monitor as they capitalize on decentralized infrastructure demand.
Innovation City Launches Blockchain Business ID System in UAE
Ras Al Khaimah's Innovation City has introduced a blockchain-based digital business identity system for its registered firms using the OPN Chain.
FIS, Anthropic Launch AI Agent to Tackle $40 Billion AML Problem
FIS and Anthropic launched an AI agent to automate anti-money-laundering investigations, reducing time from hours to minutes.
Ripple shares North Korea-linked threat data as crypto attacks shift to social engineering
Ripple is sharing threat intelligence on North Korea-linked actors with Crypto ISAC to combat evolving social engineering attacks.
Telegram To Become TON’s Largest Validator, Durov Says
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the platform will become the largest validator for the TON blockchain to enhance its technical development.
Crypto Clarity rules may be delayed because Congress is somehow stuck arguing over housing
Crypto Clarity Act markup is delayed by Sen. John Kennedy's housing policy demands and unresolved software developer protections.
Crypto platform Bullish to buy transfer agent Equiniti for $4.25 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure
Bullish will acquire Equiniti for $4.25 billion to integrate traditional market infrastructure for tokenized securities.