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Cloudflare stock plunges more than 20% as 1,100 job cuts overshadow Q1 earnings beat
Cloudflare's stock dropped over 20% after announcing 1,100 job cuts to adopt an AI-first model, despite beating Q1 earnings expectations.
Kraken parent Payward applies for national OCC trust charter following Ripple, Coinbase
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has applied for a national trust company charter from the OCC to provide regulated digital asset services.
No Entry Fee, Share $600,000! Zoomex Launches the World’s First Zero-Cost Trading Competition: Let Skill Be Your Only Asset
Zoomex launches a zero-cost trading competition with a $600,000 prize pool, allowing skill to be the sole determinant of success.
Trump’s 10% Intel (INTC) Stake Gains $47 Billion After Apple Chip Deal
A US government stake in Intel, acquired during the Trump administration, has surged by $47 billion following a preliminary chip manufacturing deal with Apple.
Kraken owner applies for OCC national trust charter after $600 deal
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is seeking a national trust charter from the OCC to expand its federally regulated digital asset services.
SEC weighs new rulemaking for onchain market structures and software applications
SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to modernize regulatory definitions to better accommodate the unique, automated nature of onchain financial software and market structures.
AMD and Intel hit ATHs as agentic AI demand lifts chip stocks
AMD and Intel reached record highs as rising demand for agentic AI and robust earnings reports bolster investor confidence in chipmakers.
Solana UFO Meme Coins Surge After Pentagon Reveals Alien Files
Solana-based UFO-themed meme coins experienced price volatility following the Pentagon's release of declassified UAP files.
Kalshi traders give Crypto CLARITY Act 69% chance of passing
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket now estimate a 69% probability that the US Crypto CLARITY Act will be passed into law.
British Athlete Involved in Olympic Doping Scandal, Now Jailed for Crypto Scam
British sprinter CJ Ujah, previously banned for doping, is now charged in a UK crypto fraud investigation.
TeraWulf generates $21M in HPC lease revenue as AI infrastructure pivot accelerates
TeraWulf reported $21M in HPC lease revenue in Q1, signaling success in its pivot to AI infrastructure.
Next week’s CLARITY Act markup could fall apart over Trump family crypto ethics fight
A Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act faces potential collapse due to a dispute over ethics restrictions for officials involved in crypto.
Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in big to become a federal crypto bank
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has applied for an OCC national trust charter to expand its federally regulated custody services.
Strategy's MSTR May Rally 80% Despite Suffering $12.54B in Q1 Losses
MSTR stock shows potential for an 80% rally to $350, forming an ascending triangle pattern despite a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.
Zcash plots quantum-proof wallets, Visa-scale throughput as ZEC hits 75% monthly gain
Zcash is developing quantum-proof wallets and aiming for Visa-scale throughput, with ZEC gaining 75% in a month.
Bitcoin Continues Its $80K Battle as US Jobs Data Smash Expectations Despite Iran
Bitcoin struggles around $80,000 as strong US jobs data reduces interest rate cut odds, but traders see a healthy support retest.
On-Chain, In Court: What Happened in Crypto Legal News this Week
Crypto legal news this week includes Alex Mashinsky representing himself, Spokane Valley banning crypto kiosks, and US authorities seeking forfeiture of $10 million tied to Sam Bankman-Fried.
ECB's Lagarde’s digital euro warning: Why Europe shouldn’t just copy the U.S. stablecoin model
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns against replicating the U.S. stablecoin model to protect Europe's monetary sovereignty.
Vatican-Rubio meeting signals US tensions with Pope Leo
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV to address diplomatic tensions regarding US foreign policy and conflict zones.
Pentagon Drops First-Ever Alien Files, Polymarket Bets Hit $33 Million
The Pentagon's release of declassified UAP files has driven Polymarket's disclosure betting volume to over $33 million.
Altcoin Season 2026? Long-Term Chart Hints at 2017 and 2021 Repeat, Data Says Otherwise
A long-term altcoin market cap chart suggests a repeat of 2017 and 2021 rallies, but current data indicates otherwise.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Pull $1.97 Billion in Biggest Monthly Surge Since November
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.97 billion in April inflows, marking the strongest monthly performance of 2026 amid a recovery in market demand.
TeraWulf’s $21 million HPC revenue surpasses bitcoin mining for first time in Q1
TeraWulf reported that its high-performance computing revenue exceeded bitcoin mining earnings for the first time during the first quarter.
Ethereum loses 10% of its DeFi market share as rival chains close in
Ethereum's DeFi market share has dropped to approximately 54% as specialized rival chains attract capital and users across the blockchain ecosystem.
Bitcoin’s ‘Overbought’ RSI Hints at BTC Price Dropping to Test $78K
Bitcoin's RSI is overbought, suggesting a potential price drop to test the $78K support level.
Jobs report gives markets a reason to exhale
April's nonfarm payrolls report showed 115,000 new jobs, easing fears of an economic collapse and providing stability to both equities and digital assets.
Revolut users report Bitcoin price glitch showing 2 cents before recovery
Revolut users reported a technical glitch on Friday where Bitcoin's price appeared to drop to two cents before quickly recovering to market levels.
MegaETH Foundation completes first MEGA buyback
The MegaETH Foundation completed its first MEGA token buyback using net rewards from the USDm issuer through April.
Re drops LayerZero and goes all-in on Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers
Re is migrating from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP for its reUSD token's cross-chain transfers, prioritizing security.
Bernstein sets $100 IREN target after $3.4 billion NVIDIA AI deal
Bernstein analysts set a $100 price target for IREN following its strategic $3.4 billion AI cloud partnership with NVIDIA.
Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play
Bitcoin's price rally stalled following net ETF outflows, ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran, and persistent macroeconomic concerns regarding interest rates.
Europe sees ‘hyperconcentration’ of crypto wrench attacks as losses hit $101M
Crypto wrench attacks have surged in early 2026, with Europe becoming a hotspot for physical extortion resulting in $101 million in losses.
Top 3 Altcoins Flashing Bullish Setups Heading Into the Weekend
Toncoin, Zcash, and Venice Token are showing strong bullish technical patterns and potential for further price appreciation this weekend.
Australian Police Seize $4.1M of Bitcoin in Major Darknet Bust
Australian authorities seized $4.1 million in Bitcoin and arrested two suspects following a 15-month investigation into a darknet marketplace.
US government publishes never-before-seen UFO files
The US Department of War released previously classified UFO files, now termed UAP, to increase transparency.
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says the future of crypto wallets will be inside iPhones and Androids
Charles Hoskinson believes future crypto wallets will be integrated into iPhones and Androids, leveraging secure hardware.
How AI Became Crypto’s Favorite Reason to Cut Staff
Crypto companies like Coinbase are using AI as a primary justification for workforce reductions, citing efficiency and restructuring.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.1% as NEAR Protocol and Internet Computer led gains across the board.
Stablecoins have their 'permission slip.' Now comes the hard part.
Executives at Consensus Miami 2026 noted that while regulation has boosted stablecoin adoption, significant infrastructure and privacy challenges remain for mainstream integration.
Coinbase (COIN) bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss
Analysts believe Coinbase’s future growth relies on stablecoins and potential U.S. crypto regulation rather than immediate rebounds in trading volume.
Jack Dorsey’s Block pushes Bitcoin reserves above 9,000 BTC, stock surges 10%
Block increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 9,000 BTC, leading to a 10% surge in its stock price.
Lagarde Says Stablecoins Will Not Strengthen Euro’s Global Role
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues that stablecoins are not the ideal path for enhancing the euro's international influence.
Michael Saylor Backtracks From Sell a Kidney Stance to Selling Bitcoin
Michael Saylor announced that Strategy will likely sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to fund dividend payments following significant quarterly losses.
U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, significantly exceeding economist forecasts while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Revolut Confirms Bitcoin Price Glitch After App Briefly Shows BTC Near Zero
Revolut experienced a brief technical glitch where its app incorrectly displayed Bitcoin's price near zero, causing temporary confusion among users.
BTC Flash Crash Alerts Hit Revolut as Users Report Crypto Price Glitches
Revolut users reported erroneous Bitcoin price drops and extreme flash crash notifications caused by a third-party data provider glitch.
Crypto analytics firm Elliptic lands $120 million as AI reshapes blockchain compliance
Elliptic raised $120 million, backed by Nasdaq and Deutsche Bank, to enhance its AI-powered crypto security and compliance tools.
Bitcoin faces new tariff risk as EU races to finalize US trade deal this month
Bitcoin faces tariff risk from a potential US-EU trade deal, impacting inflation and Fed policy.
BlackRock Backs GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework, Pushes 7 Recommendations
BlackRock supports the OCC's stablecoin framework under the GENIUS Act, proposing seven recommendations for broader reserve eligibility and flexible rules.
Chainlink Whales Add 32.93 Million LINK as Price Targets $15 Breakout
Chainlink whales accumulated 32.93 million LINK, signaling a potential $15 price breakout, despite short-term caution.
Why ECB President Christine Lagarde Rejects Europe’s Answer to the GENIUS Act
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues against creating euro-denominated stablecoins, favoring institutional infrastructure over private sector currency alternatives to maintain the euro's global relevance.
X Pushes Deeper Into Trading With Live Cashtag Charts and Prices
X now embeds live stock charts and real-time prices within posts, enhancing its trading capabilities.
Deutsche Bank lifts Strategy stake to 785,000 shares despite value drop
Deutsche Bank increased its holdings in Strategy Inc. to 784,919 shares in Q1 2026, even as the stock's total valuation declined.
Hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin (BTC) — unless wages spoil the party
A weakening U.S. labor market may boost bitcoin, but rising wage growth could complicate Federal Reserve policy and stifle potential rallies.
Ethereum Bears Target $1,800 ETH Price: Here Is Why
Ethereum faces bearish pressure, with indicators suggesting a potential drop to $1,800 due to declining network activity and ETF outflows.
Coinbase disruption tied to AWS outage draws criticism amid staff layoffs and Q1 losses
Coinbase experienced a multi-hour trading outage attributed to an AWS failure, drawing criticism amid layoffs and Q1 losses.
Mantle Tokenholders Back Aave Credit Facility After rsETH Exploit
Mantle tokenholders approved a 30,000 ETH credit facility for Aave DAO to address bad debt from the rsETH exploit.
Bernstein says Coinbase’s ‘everything exchange’ strategy is gaining traction despite weak first-quarter results, sees 71% upside
Bernstein maintained an outperform rating on Coinbase, citing growth in derivatives and stablecoin infrastructure despite missing first-quarter earnings expectations.
Bitcoin Traders Have These Support Levels in Mind as $80,000 Battle Returns
Bitcoin faces renewed volatility as traders monitor key support levels while attempting to reclaim the $80,000 price point.
Senator Warren presses Meta over stablecoin trial ahead of 2026 rollout plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding transparency from Meta regarding its plans to integrate third-party stablecoins into its platform by late 2026.
Pavel Durov’s TON Revival Sparks 100% Surge But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks
The TON token surged over 100% following Pavel Durov’s increased involvement, though experts warn of potential market corrections and speculative risks.
Tether Freezes $500M in USDT in 30 days, BlockSec Data Shows
Data from BlockSec reveals that Tether has frozen over $514 million in USDT across the Ethereum and Tron networks over the past month.
Coinbase went down for over 5 hours after missing earnings. Bulls still see a path to $300 billion by 2030
Coinbase missed Q1 earnings expectations and suffered a significant AWS-related outage, though proponents remain optimistic about its long-term growth as a financial infrastructure provider.
Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 after geopolitical tensions spiked oil prices, triggering $300 million in crypto liquidations.
Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Inflows as Bitcoin Falls Below $80K
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $277.5 million in outflows as the price of Bitcoin dropped below the $80,000 threshold.
Stablecoin card spend is growing 100% year over year, Rain exec says
Retail spending on stablecoin-based cards has doubled over the past year, as these cards integrate with existing global payment networks like Mastercard.
ECB’s Lagarde flags euro-denominated stablecoins as financial stability risk, diverging from Bundesbank stance
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that euro-denominated stablecoins threaten financial stability and monetary policy, distancing herself from recent support by the Bundesbank.
3 Meme Coins Set to Lead the Altcoin Season as Mania Hits 80%
The meme coin sector is signaling a potential altcoin season as market activity peaks with an 80% Mania Index reading.
Bitcoin (BTC) price just plunged to 2-cents for some Revolut users
Revolut users reported a technical glitch where Bitcoin prices briefly displayed as low as 2 cents before returning to market levels.
Hantavirus Meme Coins Rally as Outbreak Headlines Drive Speculation
Hantavirus-themed meme coins are surging in value as traders speculate on recent news regarding a health outbreak on a cruise ship.