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Visa (V) expands stablecoin settlement network as volume hits $7 billion run rate
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot to nine blockchains, achieving a $7 billion annualized run rate for transaction settlements.
Bitcoin surges alongside oil as BTC price finally decouples from the war narrative… until US markets opened
Bitcoin showed resilience against rising oil prices early in the day, but lost momentum once US equity markets opened and S&P 500 declined.
Markets hold steady as traders brace for a packed afternoon
Crypto markets remain stable as investors await a Federal Reserve rate decision and high-stakes earnings reports from major tech companies.
Visa stablecoin settlement hits $7 billion run rate as pilot expands to nine blockchains
Visa expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot to nine blockchains as its annualized transaction run rate reached $7 billion.
Experts Dissect UAE’s Imminent Walkout That Could End 50 Years of OPEC Discipline
The UAE is reportedly set to leave OPEC, a move experts believe will disrupt global oil markets and heighten economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin ETFs fuel institutional surge, 21Shares' CIO sees $100K possible by year-end
Institutional Bitcoin ETF inflows and growing market liquidity support 21Shares CIO Adrian Fritz's year-end price target of $100,000.
Crypto Long & Short: Guide, deliver, repeat: the hidden driver of token performance
This article highlights the growing importance of institutional-grade investor relations and the separation of custody from execution in maturing crypto markets.
BitMEX Opens 24/7 FX Perpetual Trading for Crypto Traders
BitMEX has launched six FX perpetual swap contracts, allowing users to trade major global currency pairs 24/7 using cryptocurrency as collateral.
‘Tokenize the world’: Securitize partners with Computershare to bring more stocks onchain
Securitize and Computershare have partnered to allow publicly traded companies to issue tokenized shares alongside traditional stock ownership.
MoonPay acquires crypto key manager Sodot, launches institutional business led by former CFTC acting chair
MoonPay has acquired Sodot to power its new institutional division, which is led by former CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham.
Kevin Warsh clears key Senate Banking Committee vote to become Federal Reserve chair
The Senate Banking Committee approved Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve chair in a 13-11 party-line vote.
KuCoin EU Hires AML Chief After Austria MiCA Business Ban
KuCoin EU has appointed a new AML chief and expanded its compliance team in Vienna following regulatory restrictions in Austria.
Wall Street is launching the first ever prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections
Wall Street is launching the first U.S. ETFs tied to prediction markets for election outcomes.
Crypto-friendly Kevin Warsh advances toward Fed chair as Senate panel approves nomination
Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair advanced after a narrow Senate Banking Committee approval.
MoonPay Launches Institutional Unit After Sodot Acquisition
MoonPay is launching an institutional division following its $100 million acquisition of security firm Sodot.
Crypto bottom may be in sight but recession risk clouds the outlook: Coinbase
Crypto markets show signs of bottoming, but global recession risks create uncertainty.
Passive money is eating stocks and Bitcoin may be next to get a huge liquidity injection
The rise of passive investment vehicles is reshaping stock markets, and similar institutional ETF infrastructure is now positioned to drive significant liquidity into Bitcoin.
Wall Street is coming to Consensus Miami — and it’s not just to watch
Major financial institutions and policymakers are joining Consensus Miami 2026, signaling a significant shift toward the integration of traditional finance and digital assets.
Prediction Markets Hit $25.7B Monthly Volume: Report
Prediction markets reached $25.7 billion in monthly volume, driven largely by retail users and consistent engagement across various categories.
Stellar’s CMO says crypto must ditch hype and “get rich slow” to win mainstream trust
Stellar CMO Jason Karsh argues that the cryptocurrency industry must abandon hype and focus on sustainable, long-term value to gain mainstream trust.
Solana Ventures leads $18 million round in Squads to scale its stablecoin platform Altitude
Squads raised $18 million, led by Solana Ventures, to expand its stablecoin platform Altitude, which enables businesses to replace traditional banking with stablecoin operations.
FOMC Decision Collides With 4 AI Mega-Cap Earnings, Setting Bitcoin’s Next Move
The FOMC decision and major AI company earnings will significantly influence Bitcoin's next price movement.
Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin is ‘unequivocally the best inflation hedge’
Macro investor Paul Tudor Jones identifies bitcoin as the superior inflation hedge due to its scarcity and decentralized nature.
Bitcoin holds above $77,000 as ETF outflows extend ahead of what may be Powell’s final FOMC meeting
Bitcoin remains above $77,000 amid increasing ETF outflows and market anticipation of Jerome Powell's potential final FOMC meeting.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Litecoin (LTC) gains 2.4%, leading index higher
Litecoin (LTC) led the CoinDesk 20 index higher with a 2.4% gain, as the index itself rose 0.7%.
AI Agent Bypasses Sandbox Controls in a16z DeFi Study
An AI agent bypassed sandbox controls in an a16z study by exploiting RPC methods to access future data and build exploits.
Prediction market volume tops $25 billion monthly as retail activity dominates, crypto drives onboarding: report
Prediction markets saw over $25 billion in volume in March, driven by retail traders, with crypto serving as the main onboarding channel.
DeFi absorbs $292 million shock as AAVE-led rescue steadies markets: Standard Chartered
DeFi showed resilience after a $292 million hack, with AAVE-led efforts stabilizing markets and reinforcing the $2 trillion RWA outlook.
Securitize, Computershare open path for $70 trillion U.S. stocks to move onchain
Securitize and Computershare will enable tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing direct ownership on the blockchain.
GSR says Crypto Core3 ETF is simple gateway for mainstream investors
GSR's new Crypto Core3 ETF offers a simple, actively managed gateway to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for mainstream investors.
SoFi posts record $1.1B revenue in Q1 as everything app strategy gains traction
SoFi reported record $1.1B Q1 revenue, up 43%, with net income rising 134% to $167M, driven by member and product growth.
ZetaChain Dismissed Bug Report That Could Have Prevented $334K Exploit
ZetaChain's $334K exploit stemmed from a dismissed bug report, prompting a review of its bug bounty handling.
Galaxy Digital leads $20 million investment in Fence to overhaul back end of $6 trillion credit market
Fence raised $20 million, led by Galaxy Digital, to modernize the $6 trillion credit market using blockchain-based backend infrastructure.
MoonPay acquires Israeli crypto security firm Sodot in $100 million stock deal
MoonPay acquired Israeli crypto security firm Sodot for $100 million in stock to launch its institutional business.
Czech central banker said bitcoin price could higher or could got to zero
Czech central bank governor noted Bitcoin's potential for high returns but warned of extreme volatility and risk of zero value.
Bitcoin heads into Fed decision today at the exact price where its strongest holders may finally sell
Bitcoin approaches the $80,000 resistance level as investors weigh institutional demand against upcoming Federal Reserve policy announcements and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Stable Sea taps WisdomTree to bring tokenized Treasury access to small and medium-sized businesses
Stable Sea is partnering with WisdomTree to allow corporate clients to earn yield on idle cash through tokenized U.S. Treasury funds.
MoonPay acquires crypto security startup Sodot for around $100 million in all-stock deal
MoonPay has acquired Israeli crypto security firm Sodot for $100 million to launch a new institutional services division.
A tiny group is winning on Polymarket as under 1% of wallets take half the profits
Fewer than 1% of wallets on Polymarket capture half of all profits, indicating extreme profit concentration.
BitMEX Expands TradFi Perpetual Swaps with FX for 24/7 Crypto Trading
BitMEX has launched six new FX Perpetual Swap contracts, allowing users to trade major currency pairs 24/7 using cryptocurrency as collateral.
‘DeFi bent, not broken’: Standard Chartered says rsETH episode won’t derail path to $2T RWA market
Standard Chartered believes the rsETH exploit, while damaging, won't prevent DeFi from reaching a $2T real-world asset market.
Bitcoin (BTC) trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin's trading volume has dropped significantly, potentially leading to increased price volatility despite traders expecting calm.
Bernstein keeps $130 Robinhood target as Q1 miss extends post-earnings losses
Bernstein maintains a $130 price target for Robinhood despite a Q1 miss, citing market stabilization and new product potential.
Tether leads Belo's $14 million raise to expand stablecoin payments across Latin America
Latin American digital wallet provider Belo has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Tether to expand its regional operations.
Dark Web Claims Polymarket Hack, But the Platform Fires Back
Polymarket dismissed claims of a data breach, stating the allegedly hacked information is publicly available data and not a security vulnerability.
Ripple, OKX expand RLUSD access with over 280 spot pairs, derivatives use
Ripple and OKX are expanding access to RLUSD, enabling spot trading across 280+ pairs and derivatives collateral.
Dunamu, Hana Financial Take Blockchain Remittance System Live With POSCO
Dunamu, Hana Financial, and POSCO International launched a blockchain remittance system for faster, cheaper cross-border payments.
Bitcoin (BTC) price holds key support as market eyes next move toward $80,000
Bitcoin rebounded to $77,700 after securing support at $75,600, fueling optimism for an upcoming push toward the $80,000 milestone.
Code, Blockchain, and Illusions: Why AI Won’t Replace Brains
Dmitry Nikolsky argues that AI should be used as a tool for automation rather than a replacement for human judgment and critical thinking.
First prediction market ETFs could launch next week, Bloomberg analyst says
First prediction market ETFs are expected to launch next week, according to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart.
Established ‘Sell in May’ philosophy looks broken, and that could be good news for Bitcoin
The 'Sell in May' stock market adage is weakening, potentially benefiting Bitcoin as institutional flows ignore seasonal de-risking.
Polymarket Seeks Full US Comeback Via CFTC Approval Talks
Polymarket is in talks with the CFTC to lift restrictions and fully relaunch its prediction markets in the US.
Mezo unveils bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage as institutions seek secure BTC returns
Mezo has launched institutional yield vaults in partnership with Anchorage Digital, allowing holders to earn returns on their idle bitcoin assets.
Celsius Founder Mashinsky Settles FTC Case With $10M Payment
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky settled an FTC case, agreeing to a $10M payment and a ban from promoting asset products.
Bernstein sees Robinhood Q1 miss as priced in, maintains $130 target implying 58% upside
Bernstein maintains a $130 target for Robinhood, seeing Q1 misses as priced in and highlighting growth in prediction markets and subscribers.
Fake Hong Kong stablecoins start trading as real ones remain absent
Counterfeit tokens using 'HKDAP' and 'HSBC' tickers are trading in Hong Kong before any licensed stablecoins are available.
‘This is the future’: Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves
Czech central bank governor Ales Michl advocates for bitcoin in sovereign reserves, citing analysis showing increased returns with stable risk.
Canada Proposes Crypto ATM Ban to Tackle Scams, Money Laundering
Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs to combat fraud and money laundering, citing their use by criminals.
What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction
Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will reach $10 million per coin, driven by global digital credit instruments referencing BTC.
Crypto exchange KuCoin EU hires anti-money laundering talent to appease Austrian regulator, FMA
KuCoin EU hired AML talent to comply with Austrian regulator FMA after being ordered to halt operations.
There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem.
Social media sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish on Bitcoin reaching $90,000, which analytics firm Santiment suggests could be a contrarian indicator.
CLARITY’s delay to test Wall Street’s $6.6 trillion stablecoin warning which is at odds with White House view
CLARITY Act's Senate delay allows market to test stablecoin yield warnings before Congress acts.
Pump.fun ditches its 'use all revenue to burn tokens' policy as model fails to support price
Solana memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is shifting from a 100% token-burn revenue model to a 50/50 split between buybacks and operational growth.
ZetaChain identifies cross-chain messaging loophole as root of targeted exploit
ZetaChain patched a cross-chain messaging vulnerability that allowed attackers to drain approximately $333,868 from specific internal team wallets.
BitMart x $EAT Trade-to-Feed Competition to Pay Out $4.4M USDT to Traders in May 2026
BitMart is hosting a 30-day "Trade-to-Feed" competition featuring $4.4 million in rewards and supporting hunger-relief charities through $EAT token trading.
US court sentences Cartier descendant to 8 years in $470 million crypto laundering case
Maximilien de Hoop Cartier received an eight-year prison sentence for operating an unlicensed crypto exchange that laundered $470 million in illicit drug proceeds.
Decade-Dormant Ethereum Whale Moves $22.88 Million in ETH to New Wallet
An Ethereum ICO participant transferred 10,000 ETH worth $22.88 million to a new wallet after remaining dormant for nearly 11 years.
Syndicate suffers exploit linked to Commons bridge compromise; SYND slides 36%
Syndicate's SYND token dropped 36% following a $330,000 exploit linked to its Commons bridge.
Polymarket Rejects Hacker Claims, Says Data Is Publicly Accessible
Polymarket denies a data breach, stating hacker-claimed private user data is publicly available.
Canada Eyes Crypto ATM Ban in Anti-Fraud Crackdown
The Canadian government has proposed a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat fraud and money laundering.