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Banking lobby attempts to kill Clarity Act’s stablecoin progress as markup is scheduled for next week
Major US banking groups are lobbying to stall the CLARITY Act over concerns that stablecoin rewards could cause deposit flight and undermine traditional banking.
Y Combinator to hold crypto startup interviews in New York for first time
Y Combinator will host its first dedicated regional interview session in New York City specifically for fintech and crypto startups.
Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease
Hut 8 stock surged over 30% following the announcement of a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center lease agreement in Texas.
Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
Day two of Consensus Miami 2026 features keynotes from industry leaders, politicians, and updates on major crypto companies like Coinbase and Hut 8.
Stablecoin Industry Opposes Bank of England’s Unhosted Wallet Ban
The UK crypto industry is challenging Bank of England proposals that would ban unhosted wallets to mitigate financial risks.
‘Clarity Act will pass this summer’: Coinbase CLO Grewal backs stablecoin compromise, urges banks to accept deal
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal predicts the Clarity Act will pass this summer after endorsing a stablecoin rewards compromise involving Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Discusses a New Asset Class
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggests that raw computing power could emerge as a new commodity-like asset class tradeable via futures contracts.
Core Scientific to acquire bitcoin miner Polaris in $421 million deal to expand Oklahoma AI data center campus
Core Scientific is acquiring Polaris DS LLC for $421 million to secure power capacity for its expanding AI and high-performance computing data centers.
NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail traders
Executives warn that synthetic stock tokens can mislead investors by lacking actual equity representation and exploiting regulatory gaps.
OpenTrade Raises $17 Million to Expand Stablecoin Yield Platform
OpenTrade secured $17 million in funding to expand its stablecoin yield infrastructure and asset management capabilities.
Hantavirus Scare Sparks Bitcoin Crash Fears, Is 2020 Repeating?
A limited Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has triggered investor fears of a market crash similar to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Hut 8 shares soar 30% pre-market after scoring $9.8 billion AI data center deal set to NVIDIA specs
Hut 8 shares rose over 30% following a $9.8 billion lease agreement for an AI data center built to NVIDIA specifications.
BloFin Research: Gold’s Three-Phase Demand Expansion
Gold’s recent price rally is driven by three distinct, overlapping phases of demand from sovereign, institutional, and crypto-native investors.
Bitcoin Core quietly patched high-severity memory bug months before public disclosure, but many nodes may still run affected software
Bitcoin Core resolved a high-severity memory vulnerability in 2024, yet many nodes remain at risk as they have not updated to the latest software.
21Shares lists Strategy-linked STRC ETN on London Stock Exchange, expands UK footprint
21Shares has launched its Strategy Yield ETN (STRC) on the London Stock Exchange, providing UK investors access to Strategy Inc.'s perpetual preferred equity.
Samsung SDS To Build KSD Tokenized Securities Platform
Samsung SDS has been selected to develop a blockchain-based tokenized securities platform for the Korea Securities Depository by February 2027.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Index jumps 2.5%, continuing higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 2.5% to 2210.86, with Near Protocol and Internet Computer leading the broad-based market gains.
Zcash Eyes Another 40% Price Jump as US Hedge Fund Reveals 'Significant Position' in ZEC
Zcash is surging after Multicoin Capital disclosed a major investment, with technical indicators suggesting a potential 40% price increase.
Bitcoin rips past $82,000, shorts liquidated after President Trump halts Hormuz operation sending oil price spiralling
Bitcoin surged past $82,000, liquidating shorts, as President Trump halted a Hormuz operation, causing oil prices to plummet.
OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets
OpenTrade secured $17 million to enhance its stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform, expanding infrastructure and teams.
Creator behind Solana's legendary BONK token says meme trading is a 'seven-leg' parlay
BONK's Nom compares memecoin trading to a 'seven-leg' parlay, warning of risks for retail investors.
OpenTrade raises $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure after topping $200M TVL
OpenTrade secured $17 million in funding to scale its institutional-grade stablecoin yield and real-world asset infrastructure after surpassing $200 million in TVL.
Colombia wants to mine bitcoin with surplus renewable energy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro aims to develop bitcoin mining hubs on the Caribbean coast using surplus renewable energy.
Zcash bets turn into second-largest liquidations behind bitcoin as ZEC rockets 30%
ZEC surged 30%, triggering massive short liquidations after Multicoin Capital disclosed a significant position in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Morgan Stanley Launches E*Trade Crypto Trading at 0.5%, Undercutting Coinbase and Schwab
Morgan Stanley has introduced a 0.5% crypto trading fee on E*Trade, positioning itself as a low-cost competitor to Coinbase, Schwab, and Robinhood.
Bubblemaps Flags Mystery Over 90-Wallet Launch Sniping Cluster
Bubblemaps flagged a "textbook scam" where 90 wallets, funded by one source, bought 90% of the MYSTERY memecoin at launch.
Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals
Morgan Stanley is launching crypto trading on its E*Trade platform with competitive fees lower than major industry rivals.
Linea Moves ZK Rollup Stack Under Linux Foundation Governance
The Linea Consortium has contributed its zero-knowledge rollup stack to the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust to promote open-source governance.
Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, analysts say
Bullish’s $4.2 billion acquisition of transfer agent Equiniti positions the company to become a major player in the evolving tokenized securities market.
Morgan Stanley debuts ultra-cheap crypto trading to challenge Coinbase and Robinhood
Morgan Stanley's E*Trade now offers crypto trading at 50 basis points, undercutting competitors like Robinhood and Coinbase.
Key Bitcoin Metric Suggest BTC Price Has Room for Further Expansion
Bitcoin's short-term holder cost basis suggests a potential price target of $92,000.
Coinbase Sued for Withholding Frozen Crypto From $55M Defi Saver Exploit
Coinbase is being sued for allegedly withholding frozen crypto linked to a $55 million DeFi Saver exploit.
Attackers drain $1.4M in wrapped bitcoin from DeFi protocol Ekubo in approval-based exploit
DeFi protocol Ekubo lost $1.4 million in wrapped bitcoin due to an access control flaw in its EVM swap router contracts.
Jim Cramer’s Reset Call Could Impede Bitcoin Move Reclaiming Its Bull Market Support
Bitcoin has reclaimed key support levels, though Jim Cramer's recent bullish market outlook has sparked concerns among contrarian traders.
Bitcoin eyes $83K as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz military operation, Iran signals cooperation
Bitcoin approaches $83,000 as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease following a US military pause and signals of Iranian cooperation.
Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit
Strategy Inc. is shifting its Bitcoin strategy to allow tactical sales, aiming to capture tax benefits and enhance shareholder value through capital optimization.
Bitcoin hits longest negative funding streak this decade as K33 flags short squeeze risk
Bitcoin's record-breaking negative funding streak suggests cautious market sentiment, which K33 analysts believe often precedes upward price moves and short squeeze risks.
CME to Launch Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures in June
CME Group plans to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 to allow investors to trade market volatility rather than price direction.
DeFi's stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke.
Decentralized finance lending platform Aave has successfully normalized stablecoin borrowing rates following a liquidity squeeze caused by the KelpDAO hack.
Bitcoin Bear Market Not Over, Benjamin Cowen Says Despite Recent Rally
Analyst Benjamin Cowen warns that Bitcoin's recent rally is temporary and expects a potential price decline to reach a new low by October.
From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain
Executives at Consensus Miami 2026 confirmed that major financial institutions are shifting from learning about blockchain to actively building on-chain infrastructure.
Bitcoin Must Break Through This Level to Avoid a $50,000 Comedown
Bitcoin faces a critical resistance test at $84,000, with analysts warning a failure to reclaim this level could trigger a decline toward $50,000.
South Korea’s KOSPI Breaks 7,000 Ceiling To Hit a New Record High
South Korea’s KOSPI index hit a record high of 7,384.56, driven by an AI-led rally in semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Multicoin unveils ‘significant’ zcash position as privacy trade returns
Multicoin Capital has taken a significant position in zcash (ZEC), viewing privacy as increasingly important in on-chain finance.
Solana Works With Google Cloud To Make AI Agents Pay in Stablecoins
The Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have launched Pay.sh, enabling AI agents to make pay-per-use payments for services using stablecoins.
3 Altcoins Surge More Than 10%: Is Altcoin Season Back?
Filecoin, Internet Computer, and Dash all experienced double-digit gains, suggesting renewed market interest in mid-cap cryptocurrencies.
AMD and Intel Extend Rally Despite RSI Flashing Overbought for Weeks
AMD and Intel continue their stock market rallies driven by strong earnings, despite technical indicators signaling that both stocks are significantly overbought.
Can Bitcoin break a new 2026 high this week – or will geopolitics cause weekend reset again?
Bitcoin is testing the $82,000 level amid macro uncertainty, with ETF demand currently serving as the primary catalyst for its recent price strength.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Rally as Two-Day Inflows Near $1 Billion
Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in inflows over two days as BTC surpassed $80,000, showing strong demand.
“If I Buy Something, I Know People Will Buy It”, Carl Moon’s Bear Market Confession
Crypto influencer Carl Runefelt admits that his endorsements significantly influence retail investors, leading him to adopt a more cautious approach to content.
Ethereum co-founder Lubin backs ETH treasury firms, calls DATs ‘profound innovation’
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin endorsed Ethereum treasury firms, labeling digital asset treasuries as a significant innovation for both crypto and traditional finance.
OKX Card Data Shows Crypto Spending in Europe Shifts to Everyday Purchases
Data from the OKX Card indicates that European users are increasingly utilizing cryptocurrency for everyday expenses like groceries and dining rather than luxury goods.
Bitwise CIO says big tech stablecoin tests could help drive $4 trillion supply by 2030
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan projects stablecoin supply could reach $4 trillion by 2030, driven by adoption among major global technology companies.
Have Stablecoins Officially Become Crypto’s Strongest Real-World Use Case?
Industry experts argue that stablecoins have become crypto's most viable real-world utility by solving cross-border payment inefficiencies and enabling 24/7 global treasury management.
Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes
Bitcoin neared $82,000 while oil prices plunged 6% following reports of progress in U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks regarding the conflict.
US and Israel Split on Iran War: Americans Reject It, Israelis Want It to Continue
Recent polls show most Israelis view continued military action against Iran as necessary for security, while 77% of Americans oppose the strikes.
Zcash (ZEC) Prints New 2026 High After 30% Daily Surge
Zcash surged nearly 30% to hit a 2026 high of $550, driven by market accumulation and optimism surrounding potential ETF developments.
Blockchain.com launches SnapMarkets as prediction markets move into faster crypto bets
Blockchain.com has introduced SnapMarkets, a platform allowing users to place short-term bets on 30-second Bitcoin price movements.
OKX joins crypto’s pre-IPO frenzy with OpenAI, SpaceX perpetual futures
OKX is launching perpetual futures linked to private tech firms, offering synthetic price exposure to companies like OpenAI and SpaceX.
Strategy posts $12.7 billion Q1 loss as Saylor points to $5 billion Bitcoin gain
Strategy reported a $12.7 billion quarterly loss due to Bitcoin accounting, while Michael Saylor emphasized internal metrics showing significant gains in Bitcoin exposure.
Beyond humans: Lily Liu says Solana is building the payment rails for the 'AI machine economy'
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu highlights Solana's growing role as essential financial infrastructure for both global corporate payments and autonomous AI-driven economies.
Bitcoin's (BTC) 30% price surge has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains.
Recent data reveals Bitcoin's price rally is driven by specific trading sessions, with APAC and U.S. hours outperforming European markets.
Crypto custodian Taurus moves straight into EU capital markets with MiFID license in Cyprus
Taurus has secured a MiFID II license in Cyprus, enabling the firm to offer tokenized financial services to EU banks and institutional clients.
Pi Coin’s Big Money Surprise Could Set Up a 23% Breakout
Pi Coin is forming a cup and handle pattern supported by unexpected institutional inflows, signaling a potential 23% price breakout.
Colombian president seeks to transform the Caribbean into bitcoin mining hub
Colombian President Gustavo Petro aims to leverage renewable energy to establish the Caribbean region as a major bitcoin mining hub.
Authorities Freeze $41 Million in Crypto Tied to BG Wealth Sharing
Law enforcement and major crypto exchanges have frozen $41 million linked to BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected $150 million Ponzi scheme.
LBank’s Muha Says Crypto Growth Now Runs on Culture, Identity, and Inclusion
LBank executive Muha explains that future crypto growth depends on building community through culture, shared identity, and inclusive user experiences rather than market cycles.
A16z Raises $2.2B for New Crypto Fund
Andreessen Horowitz has launched its $2.2 billion Crypto Fund 5 to support projects in stablecoins, prediction markets, and onchain finance.
Crypto derivatives have converged with Wall Street. Equity perps could soon prove it.
Industry experts believe perpetual futures for traditional equities will soon outpace crypto-native volume as finance infrastructure converges.
Your Bank Earns From Your Money. COCA Pays it Back – 8% Cashback, 5% APY
COCA 3.0 offers a self-custodial banking alternative featuring EUR IBAN accounts, 5% APY on stablecoins, and up to 8% cashback via a Visa card.