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Wall Street analysts increasingly value crypto firms as infrastructure, AI and capital markets platforms
Wall Street analysts are pivoting to value crypto companies as diversified platforms for AI infrastructure, capital markets, and financial utilities rather than pure-play assets.
BNB Chain Quantum Defense Works In Test, But Transactions Become Much Slower
BNB Chain successfully tested quantum-resistant security, though the resulting increase in transaction size caused a significant drop in network speed.
Nine Wallets Earned $2.4M With 98% Win Rate on Polymarket Military Bets: Bubblemaps
Bubblemaps identified nine wallets that profited $2.4 million from highly accurate bets on military events, raising suspicions of insider trading on Polymarket.
BSC’s quantum defense works. The trade-off is 40% slower transaction throughput.
BNB Chain's post-quantum cryptography test successfully secured the network but resulted in a 40% reduction in transaction throughput due to larger signature sizes.
Bitcoin treads water near pivotal monthly close while speculative tokens retreat
Bitcoin holds steady near $76,800 as the market watches for a pivotal monthly close, while broader speculative tokens and altcoins experience downward pressure.
EMCD and Vnish Bring Pool and Firmware Optimization Into One Mining Setup
EMCD and Vnish have partnered to integrate mining pool services with ASIC firmware optimization to enhance miner profitability and operational efficiency.
$4 Trillion Tokenized Assets by 2028 Could Ignite DeFi Boom, Standard Chartered Says
Standard Chartered forecasts $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, positioning DeFi as essential institutional infrastructure.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Climbed 24% in Six Days, Four Catalysts Tell You Why
Hyperliquid (HYPE) surged 24% over six days, driven by institutional adoption, new ETFs, whale accumulation, and expanded on-chain trading volumes.
‘Follow the gigawatts’: Bernstein sees upside in several bitcoin miners amid $90 billion in AI data center deals
Bernstein analysts highlight growth potential for bitcoin miners as they pivot to support $90 billion in expanding AI infrastructure projects.
SEC tokenized stock exemption to let equities move onto crypto rails
The SEC is preparing an innovation exemption allowing tokenized stocks to trade on crypto infrastructure under a controlled, regulated framework.
Ethereum Price Slips 10% Behind Bitcoin as DeFi Engine Loses $43 Billion
Ethereum faces bearish chart patterns and declining DeFi activity, causing it to underperform Bitcoin by 10%.
Swan Bitcoin Faces Nearly $1B Lawsuit Over Prime Trust Transfers
Prime Trust's bankruptcy estate is suing Swan Bitcoin for allegedly using insider information to withdraw nearly $1 billion before the custodian's collapse.
Japan’s ruling party advances proposal to build national AI-blockchain financial system
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal to develop a financial infrastructure utilizing AI and blockchain for automated commerce.
WLFI treasury firm AI Financial posts $271 million quarterly net loss, flags doubt over survival within one year
AI Financial faces severe financial distress after reporting a $271 million quarterly loss, primarily driven by the devaluation of its WLFI token holdings.
The US Bitcoin ATM industry is breaking under fraud, bans, and fees
The Bitcoin ATM industry faces collapse due to rising regulatory bans, significant fraud losses, and unsustainable operational costs.
Echo Protocol suffers $76 million exploit in eBTC minting attack on Monad
Echo Protocol lost $77 million after an attacker used a compromised admin key to mint unauthorized eBTC tokens on the Monad blockchain.
A DeFi exchange becomes the first to offer equity perpetuals powered by Nasdaq data
Ostium, a decentralized exchange on Arbitrum, is now offering equity perpetuals using institutional-grade market data provided by Nasdaq.
XRP and Solana funds attract inflows as bitcoin outflows hit nearly $1 billion
XRP and Solana investment products saw significant inflows while Bitcoin funds experienced nearly $1 billion in outflows amid shifting market sentiment.
Moving Beyond HODL: ZOOMEX Launches Global “Pizza Week” Campaign Honoring Bitcoin’s First Real-World Trade
ZOOMEX has launched a "Pizza Week" campaign to promote the practical, everyday use of cryptocurrency beyond simple speculative holding.
Bitcoin’s Drop Below $77,000 Hides Three Bullish Signals
Despite a recent price decline, Bitcoin displays bullish potential through rising whale accumulation, increased retail bearishness, and a recovering BTC/gold ratio.
US Lawmakers Push Permanent CBDC Ban in Housing Bill Debate
Republican lawmakers are seeking to include a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency within upcoming housing legislation.
Ethereum Foundation Sees 2 More High-Profile Departures
Researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned from the Ethereum Foundation, marking a recent trend of high-profile departures within the organization.
Hut 8 Commits $16M to Louisiana AI Data Center Infrastructure
Hut 8 invests $16 million to expand Louisiana's water system for its AI data center campus.
BitGo Launches Custody, Stablecoin and Settlement Platform for Banks
BitGo has introduced a modular infrastructure platform enabling banks to integrate crypto custody, trading, and settlement services under their own branding.
How Capital Really Moves Into Crypto in 2026
Industry leaders discuss how institutional investors are overcoming operational hurdles and compliance risks to allocate capital into crypto by 2026.
Solana AI Agent Economy Crosses From Experiment to Measurable Output, Messari Finds
Messari reports that Solana's AI agent activity has transitioned from experimentation to producing measurable economic output.
Bitcoin has shed $5,000 within days. ETF flows, and derivatives say this selloff could worsen
Bitcoin faces a potential further decline as institutional ETF outflows, aggressive market selling, and increased hedging demand signal growing investor caution.
World Liberty Financial treasury company AI Financial warns in SEC filing that it may not survive the year
AI Financial faces potential insolvency due to liquidity issues and restricted access to its large, locked treasury of WLFI tokens.
Ohio Crypto Scammer Sentenced After Defrauding Victims of $10 Million
Ohio investment manager Rathnakishore Giri received a nine-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
10% of Americans Used Crypto in 2025, Up From Last Year
A Federal Reserve report indicates that 10% of U.S. adults used or invested in cryptocurrency in 2025, the highest level since 2022.
Echo Protocol's eBTC exploited for $77M in admin key compromise
Echo Protocol suffered a $76.7 million exploit on the Monad blockchain due to an admin private key compromise.
Standard Chartered Joins AI Layoff Wave With Over 7,000 Job Cuts Planned
Standard Chartered plans to eliminate over 7,000 roles by 2030, citing increased reliance on artificial intelligence and automation for operational efficiency.
SEC Prepares Tokenized Stock Rules as Onchain Market Tops $1.4 Billion
The SEC is developing an innovation exemption to allow the trading of tokenized stocks on decentralized platforms as the market exceeds $1.4 billion.
Ether pullback was ‘attractive opportunity’ for 71,672 ETH buy: Bitmine’s Lee
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 71,672 Ether during a recent price dip, viewing the sub-$2,200 level as a strategic buying opportunity.
Minnesota signs law allowing banks, credit unions to offer crypto custody services
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law permitting state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer cryptocurrency custody services starting in August 2026.
BTCFi protocol Echo exploited, targeting eBTC market on Monad: onchain analysts
The Echo DeFi protocol suffered an exploit targeting its eBTC market on Monad, resulting in approximately $816,000 in stolen assets.
Echo Protocol Joins THORChain, Verus as May Hack Count Reaches 14
Echo Protocol suffered a major exploit involving eBTC, marking the 14th crypto hack recorded in May.
SEC Exemption Tokenized Stock Trading: Report
The SEC is reportedly planning an innovation exemption to allow blockchain-based tokenized trading of public company stocks on decentralized platforms.
SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stocks to come as early as this week: Bloomberg
The SEC is expected to release a new framework this week allowing institutions to experiment with tokenized stocks without full registration requirements.
Japanese Bond Crisis Triggers Global Alarm: Analyst Highlights XRP’s Key Role
Analysts suggest XRP technology could help alleviate global liquidity strains caused by the current crisis in the Japanese bond market.
Odds against Interest Rate Cuts High as New US Fed Chair to be Sworn in
Kevin Warsh is set to become the US Fed chair, with prediction markets showing declining confidence in imminent interest rate cuts.
Coinbase Blockchain Forensics Help UK Convict 5 in Crypto Kidnapping Case
Coinbase's blockchain forensics team assisted UK law enforcement in securing the conviction of five individuals involved in a violent crypto-related kidnapping.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Blockchain Infrastructure Firms Powering Wall Street Adoption
BeInCrypto highlights 15 leading blockchain infrastructure firms driving institutional adoption and Wall Street integration for the 2026 Institutional 100 research report.
Galaxy Wins New York BitLicense for Institutional Crypto Services
Galaxy Digital has secured a New York BitLicense and Money Transmission License to provide regulated crypto services to institutional clients.
SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg
The SEC is reportedly planning a new regulatory framework to facilitate the trading of tokenized stocks on blockchain platforms.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Enterprise Blockchain Implementations Powering Production-Scale Finance
This research highlights ten major enterprise blockchain deployments currently facilitating real-world financial transactions and asset management at scale.
Shark Tank Billionaire Mark Cuban Proposes Federal AI Token Tax
Mark Cuban has proposed a federal tax on AI tokens to encourage operational efficiency and generate billions in annual government revenue.
Ethereum’s onchain conviction grows as staked ETH rises, even as price underperforms
Ethereum staking has reached 31% of total supply, showing strong long-term holder conviction despite the asset's year-to-date price decline.
Ohio man sentenced to 9 years for running $10 million crypto Ponzi scheme
Rathnakishore Giri was sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through fraudulent investment promises.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Third Week of May 2026
MemeCore, BinanceLife, and Gigachad show significant technical consolidation patterns, signaling potential price movements heading into the third week of May 2026.
Soluna Q1 Revenue Rises 58% as Data Center Hosting Surpasses Crypto Mining
Soluna Holdings saw a 58% revenue increase in Q1, driven by data center hosting growth despite declining returns in Bitcoin mining.
Georgia Primary to Test Crypto PAC’s Support for Democratic Candidate
The crypto-backed PAC Protect Progress is spending over $4 million to support Jasmine Clark in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody Aug. 1
Minnesota will allow state-chartered banks and credit unions to provide cryptocurrency custody services starting August 1.
Former Ripple CTO Talks About Meme Coins as Investment
Ripple CTO David Schwartz criticized treating meme coins as serious investments, clarifying that technical actions on the XRP Ledger do not constitute endorsements.
Bitcoin Could Turn Green as Trump Halts Iran Strike on Gulf Allies’ Plea
Bitcoin rebounded toward $77,000 after Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following requests from Gulf allies.
Hyperliquid's USDC deal could supercharge HYPE, pressure Circle, Coinbase margins, analysts say
Hyperliquid's new USDC revenue-sharing deal with Coinbase and Circle shifts stablecoin profits to the exchange, potentially boosting HYPE while impacting issuer margins.
Ibiza Tech Forum 2026 to Host Blockchain, Digital Assets and Institutional Finance Programme
The fourth Ibiza Tech Forum, held May 19-22, 2026, will feature a dedicated program on blockchain, digital assets, and institutional finance.
Bitcoin’s price drop below $78K cleared the path for a rebound as options traders hedge downside risk
Bitcoin's dip below $78,000, driven by leverage unwinding and macroeconomic pressure, has forced traders to hedge while keeping potential for a rebound alive.
Sleepagotchi Launches AI Sleep Coach as It Expands Into AI Wellness
Solana-based platform Sleepagotchi has launched an AI Sleep Coach and appointed Kenny Wood as CEO to lead its expansion into AI wellness.
Bitcoin Traders Monitor $74K Support As Sell Pressure Increases
Bitcoin is testing the critical $74,000-$75,000 support level as market analysts observe increasing sell pressure and bearish indicators.
Ostium’s onchain perpetuals exchange to be ‘powered’ by Nasdaq data
Onchain perpetuals platform Ostium has partnered with Nasdaq to provide global traders with leveraged exposure to U.S. equities using institutional-grade market data.
Proof of Talk Returns to the Louvre With 100+ C-Level Speakers Representing $18 Trillion in AUM
The fourth edition of the prestigious Web3 conference, Proof of Talk, will return to Paris in June 2026 featuring global financial leaders.
Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe
Zerohash Europe has become the first firm to hold both a MiCAR crypto license and a full Electronic Money Institution status.
CFTC Appoints Crypto Expert DJ Hennes to Future-Proof US Derivatives Rules
The CFTC has appointed DJ Hennes as director of its Market Participants Division to help modernize oversight of crypto and prediction markets.
TRUMP coin World Cup VIP offer lets insiders sell while holders compete for tickets
The TRUMP coin project is offering World Cup tickets to top holders while allowing insiders to potentially sell their holdings.
Revolut wants to take Dogecoin mainstream with its new physical payment card
Fintech giant Revolut has launched a Dogecoin-themed debit card, allowing users to spend crypto at millions of locations worldwide.
Galaxy scores New York BitLicense to offer digital asset services in the state
Galaxy Digital has secured a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from New York regulators to provide crypto services in the state.
Minnesota Legalizes Crypto Custody Services for Banks, Credit Unions
Minnesota has passed a law allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services starting August 1.
White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent: ‘A Breakthrough’
The White House is nearing a formal announcement regarding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve following significant legal and infrastructure breakthroughs.
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Battle: Jury Rules “Too Late”
A U.S. jury ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was filed too late, effectively ending his challenge against the company.