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Researcher breaks 15-bit elliptic curve key in ‘largest quantum attack,’ wins 1 bitcoin bounty from Project Eleven
Researcher Giancarlo Lelli earned 1 BTC from Project Eleven by breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using a quantum computer.
Metaplanet issues $50 million in bonds to fund fresh Bitcoin accumulation
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is issuing $50 million in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings significantly.
Morgan Stanley launches stablecoin reserves fund aligned with GENIUS Act requirements
Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio to help stablecoin issuers maintain compliant reserve assets.
Top 5 Biggest 2026 Crypto Surprises Benjamin Cowen and Coin Bureau Didn’t See Coming
Crypto analysts Benjamin Cowen and Guy Turner discuss unexpected 2026 market trends, including Bitcoin dominance, ETF impacts, and surprising stock market resilience.
Trump “not happy” with prediction markets – says world is a “casino” as Special Forces soldier arrested for insider trading on Polymarket
A U.S. Army soldier was charged with insider trading on Polymarket, prompting Donald Trump to criticize prediction markets as a global casino.
XRP Risks 40% Dip Versus Bitcoin Despite Persistent ETF Inflows
XRP faces a potential 40% decline against Bitcoin due to a bearish descending triangle pattern, despite sustained institutional interest in XRP ETFs.
South Africa Crypto Regulations Could Jail Users for Refusing to Share Keys
South Africa's draft regulations propose prison time for individuals who refuse to surrender private crypto keys to authorities.
Metaplanet Raises $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy Bitcoin
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised 8 billion yen ($50 million) via zero-interest bonds to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions.
BIS Warns Crypto Giants Now Act Like Banks — Without the Rulebook
The BIS warns that major crypto platforms function like unregulated banks, creating significant shadow banking risks that require stricter financial oversight.
BTC price, U.S. dollar move in near-perfect opposition. It hasn't been this extreme in almost 4 years.
Bitcoin and the U.S. Dollar Index now show a strong inverse correlation of -0.90, the highest level seen since 2022.
Revolut Shuts Down Gold and Silver While Keeping Crypto Services Intact
Revolut is ending its precious metals trading service in the EEA by June 2026 while continuing to expand its crypto operations.
Bitcoin Dominance Explodes to 60.66% and Buries Altseason Hopes for 2026
Bitcoin dominance reaching 60.66% signals capital outflows from altcoins, making a significant altseason unlikely before the end of 2026.
Wisconsin sues Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Crypto.com and Coinbase over sports event contracts
The Wisconsin Department of Justice filed lawsuits against five platforms, alleging their sports-related event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Bitcoin stalls below at $77,500 as volatility cools, traders unwind leverage
Bitcoin price activity remains muted near $77,500 as futures open interest declines and traders reduce leveraged positions amid cooling market momentum.
For 93 minutes, installing Bitwarden’s ‘official’ CLI turned laptops into launchpads for hijacking GitHub accounts
A malicious version of Bitwarden's CLI on npm exposed developer credentials and infrastructure secrets for 93 minutes during a supply chain attack.
GOP pressed Commerce Sec. Lutnick after crypto PAC’s planned Texas move alarmed party leaders: Axios
Republican leaders contacted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over concerns regarding a crypto super PAC's potential involvement in a contentious Texas primary race.
Michael Saylor says the bitcoin winter is over. Some experts agree, with caveats.
Michael Saylor claims the crypto winter has ended, while analysts suggest the market is in a bull cycle driven by institutional and nation-state adoption.
Justin Sun’s Tron Is Buying Its Own Token And He Says It Will Not Stop
Tron Inc. continues to aggressively accumulate TRX tokens, signaling a long-term commitment to its corporate treasury strategy despite market volatility.
AI Swallows Wall Street: Stocks Hit Record 45% of S&P 500 Market Cap
AI-linked firms now represent a record 45% of the S&P 500 market cap and a significant portion of US investment-grade debt.
Spot bitcoin ETFs draw $2 billion in net inflows over 8-day positive streak
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have attracted over $2 billion in net inflows during an eight-day consecutive positive streak.
India pushes digital rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS CBDC plan takes shape
India is utilizing welfare programs to boost e-rupee adoption while exploring a BRICS cross-border digital currency network to reduce dollar reliance.
Validator Identity as the Next Test of Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Institutional blockchain adoption now prioritizes verified validator identity to ensure regulatory compliance, accountability, and operational reliability for financial institutions.
Are Bitcoin Whales Opportunists? On-Chain Data Reveals the Truth
On-chain data indicates that Bitcoin whales are trading opportunistically by buying price bounces, while mid-term holders remain hesitant to commit to the rally.
Bitcoin’s $3.8 billion recovery in 2026 hits crossroads with the path to $150,000 still open
Bitcoin is seeing a $3.8 billion recovery driven by institutional ETF inflows, keeping long-term price targets of $150,000 viable despite market volatility.
U.S. government’s Intel stake swells to $35 billion, netting $26.5 billion unrealized gain
The U.S. government’s Intel stake has reached a $26.5 billion unrealized gain following a 22% surge in the chipmaker's share price.
Bitcoin-holder Metaplanet raises $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more BTC
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised $50 million through zero-interest bonds to continue its aggressive expansion of its corporate bitcoin holdings.
Nearly $10 Billion April Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin and Ethereum Direction in Focus
Nearly $10 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring, with both assets trading above their max pain levels, suggesting bullish sentiment.
Mantle proposes up to 30,000 ETH loan to address Aave bad debt from Kelp exploit
Mantle has proposed a 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to help mitigate bad debt resulting from the recent Kelp DAO exploit.
Metaplanet issues $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more bitcoin
Japanese firm Metaplanet is issuing $50 million in zero-interest bonds to fund further bitcoin acquisitions.
Trump to Appear at His Memecoin Event on Saturday
The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will deliver a keynote address at a gala for holders of his official TRUMP memecoin.
Wisconsin DOJ Targets Kalshi and Polymarket in Sweeping Prediction Market Crackdown
The Wisconsin DOJ has sued major platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their sports-based event contracts constitute illegal commercial gambling.
EU’s 20th Sanctions Package Targets Entire Russian Crypto Sector Starting May 2026
The European Union has announced a comprehensive ban on all Russian cryptocurrency services to prevent sanctions evasion, effective May 2026.
Morgan Stanley debuts money market fund targeting stablecoin reserve market
Morgan Stanley has launched a money market fund to assist stablecoin issuers in meeting regulatory reserve requirements.
Morgan Stanley launches Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio. Here's what it means
Morgan Stanley's investment arm launched a fund for stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in safe, liquid assets.
Aave Leads DeFi United Coalition After $292 Million KelpDAO Exploit
Aave is leading a DeFi United coalition to restore backing for rsETH after a $292 million KelpDAO exploit, with major protocols pledging support.
Bitcoin ETFs just pulled $2 billion in 8 days while short-term holders quietly started selling
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.1 billion in inflows, yet short-term investors are aggressively taking profits as prices approach critical resistance levels.
US Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Centers Nets $700 Million Crypto Seizure
The US Department of Justice restrained over $700 million in crypto and charged two Chinese nationals for managing scam compounds in Southeast Asia.
Jane Street asks US court to toss Terraform’s insider trading suit
Jane Street has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Terraform Labs alleging the firm engaged in insider trading during the Terra collapse.
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 69% More BTC as ARK Warns the Bottom Isn’t In
ARK Invest reports that while conviction buyers aggressively accumulated Bitcoin during Q1, the market has likely not yet reached its cycle bottom.
Army Soldier Used Classified Maduro Intel to Win Over $400,000 on Polymarket, DOJ Says
A US Army soldier faces federal charges for using classified intelligence to profit over $400,000 on Polymarket prediction bets regarding Nicolás Maduro.
Bitcoin, ether drop in Asia as Japanese data adds to Iran war-led market jitters
Bitcoin and Ether prices retreated in Asia as Japanese inflation data and Iran conflict-related energy supply concerns fueled global market risk aversion.
Meta’s Biggest Layoff Since 2023 Lands in May, Hitting 8,000 Workers
Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, on May 20 to improve efficiency and offset investments in artificial intelligence.
Wisconsin joins prediction market fight, suing Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com
Wisconsin is suing several major prediction market platforms, arguing that their event contracts constitute illegal gambling rather than regulated financial instruments.
Mantle proposes 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to cover bad debt
Mantle proposes a 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to cover bad debt from an rsETH exploit.
STABLE Price Rallies 20%, Here’s Why and Where It’s Going Next
STABLE price surged 14.6% to $0.02999, breaking consolidation and nearing resistance at $0.03059.
DOJ arrests US soldier accused of using secret intel to make Polymarket bet on Nicolás Maduro’s capture
A US soldier was arrested for using classified information to bet on Nicolás Maduro's capture on Polymarket.
U.S. arrests soldier for Polymarket bets on Nicolas Maduro raid he participated in
A U.S. Army sergeant was arrested for using classified information to win $400,000 betting on a military operation he helped plan.
Galaxy Research Has A Timeline for MicroStrategy Bitcoin Stash To Overtake Satoshi’s
MicroStrategy has surpassed BlackRock in Bitcoin holdings and is projected to overtake Satoshi Nakamoto's stash by late 2026.
Crypto-Aligned Fellowship PAC Bets Big on Texas Senate Race
Fellowship PAC, linked to the crypto industry, spent over $3 million on political advertising, heavily supporting Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.
Global Crypto Adoption Falls in Q1 as Macro Pressures Mount, Turkey Bucks Trend
Global retail crypto adoption dropped 11% in Q1 due to macroeconomic pressures, though markets like Turkey showed resilience as alternatives to traditional finance.
Paradigm-backed Succinct launches iPhone camera app that combats AI fakes using cryptography
Succinct has launched ZCAM, an iPhone app that uses cryptography to verify the authenticity of photos and videos against AI-generated fakes.
Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO
Bitcoin faces a potential quantum computing threat, but the primary challenge is achieving the community governance necessary to implement technical solutions in time.
Jane Street asks court to dismiss Terraform Labs’ insider trading lawsuit
Jane Street has requested that a court dismiss a lawsuit by Terraform Labs, calling the insider trading allegations meritless and a shift of blame.
Leading Cardano NFT Marketplace JPG Store Announces Shutdown
The leading Cardano NFT marketplace, JPG Store, is permanently shutting down its operations and the Comet platform on May 23, 2026, citing operational unsustainability.
Aave rallies DeFi partners to contain fallout from $292 million KelpDAO hack
Aave and major DeFi partners are coordinating a bailout effort to stabilize markets following a $292 million exploit involving KelpDAO's rsETH token.
Anchorage Digital Adds Solana Staking via Marinade Finance
Anchorage Digital now offers Solana staking for institutional clients through Marinade Finance, enhancing yield strategies.
Palantir Earnings Could Ignite AI Stocks Before Nvidia
Palantir's upcoming May 4 earnings report may catalyze an AI sector rally due to oversold conditions and potential for positive growth surprises.
Bitcoin ETF ‘flows turned positive for the year’: BNY’s global head of ETFs
Bitcoin ETF flows have turned positive for the year, signaling resilience despite previous outflows driven by geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns.
Robinhood Fund Opens OpenAI, Revolut, Stripe to Retail as Singapore Approves Expansion
Robinhood Ventures is providing retail access to private market assets while securing regulatory approval to offer brokerage services in Singapore.
Lido proposes allocating up to $5.8 million in staked ETH to back Kelp exploit shortfall
Lido Labs has proposed contributing 2,500 staked ETH to help address the significant financial deficit caused by the recent $292 million Kelp exploit.
New Filing Pushes AI Resilience ETF Targeting Heavy-Asset US Stocks
Defiance ETFs has filed for a new fund targeting US companies with high physical assets that are resilient against AI disruption.
Cardano development teams wants almost $50 million for Bitcoin DeFi and Vision 2030
Input Output Global is requesting $46.8 million to fund 2026 operations, focusing on network scaling, Bitcoin DeFi integration, and developer tooling improvements.
MoonPay Expands Stablecoin Virtual Accounts to New York
MoonPay has launched fiat-to-stablecoin virtual accounts in New York, enabling businesses to convert bank funds directly into stablecoins via a single API.
MegaETH nears April 30 token launch after hitting first KPI milestone
MegaETH has scheduled its token launch for April 30 after successfully meeting its first key performance indicator milestone.
Ethereum news (ETH): Inside the $71 million freeze on Arbitrum that has the crypto world questioning what decentralization really means
The Arbitrum Security Council's decision to freeze $71 million in stolen funds has sparked a debate over governance and the true meaning of decentralization.
3F, built on Morpho, raises $4 million to offer leveraged exposure to tokenized assets
The vault protocol 3F has raised $4 million to simplify leveraged access to tokenized real-world assets through its automated platform.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 to Challenge Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7
OpenAI released GPT-5.5, an advanced model focused on autonomous agent tasks, to compete with Anthropic's recently launched Claude Opus 4.7.
Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network to migrate to Ethereum next month, unlocking lower inflation and new builder rewards
Ronin Network is migrating to Ethereum on May 12, reducing inflation and introducing builder rewards.
Senator Lummis Backs Bitcoin for US Cyber Defense After Admiral Paparo Testimony
Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act, citing Admiral Samuel Paparo’s testimony on Bitcoin's utility for national cyber defense.
KelpDAO attacker converts nearly $175 million in ETH to BTC through THORChain
The attacker behind the KelpDAO exploit successfully converted approximately $175 million in stolen ETH into Bitcoin using the THORChain protocol.