₿itcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Vitalik Buterin laid out a direct case on Sunday for why the Ethereum Foundation must become a leaner, more opinionated organization focused on the properties that set Ethereum apart. Buterin Warns Ethereum Risks Mediocrity if It Chases Speed Over Decentralization Writing on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is choosing […]

A new report from Keyrock, a global crypto investment group leading in market making, asset management, OTC, and options trading for digital assets, finds that artificial intelligence (AI) agents have settled more than $73 million across approximately 176 million transactions since May 2025, while four competing payment architectures have taken shape, backed by some of […]

A wallet linked to prominent crypto fund manager Arthur Hayes deposited 115,453 HYPE tokens worth $6.33 million into Bybit, just weeks after he publicly called for the token to reach $150. The $150 Call vs. the Bybit Deposit A wallet attributed to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the BitMEX derivatives exchange and managing partner of crypto […]

Prediction market traders on Polymarket have placed more than $154 million in bets on whether the United States and Iran will reach a permanent peace deal in 2026, as President Donald Trump described his decision as a “solid 50/50” between accepting a diplomatic agreement and resuming military strikes. Bitcoin rose 1.5% on the news, reclaiming […]

Pseudonymous onchain trader ‘Evaded’ has closed all long positions across HYPE, ZEC, and ETH for a combined $4.6 million profit. He then immediately opened a 990- bitcoin short position worth $74.84 million on Hyperliquid. The Flip: From Bull to Bear Evaded exited long positions in HYPE, ZEC, and ETH, locking in a combined $4.6 million […]

Bitcoin retreated Friday evening, falling to $75,120 per coin and marking a 2.8% decline over the course of the day. The daily decline added another bruise to what has already been a fairly miserable seven-day stretch, pushing weekly losses to roughly 5%. Bitcoin Loses Ground The $80,000 range once again appears increasingly distant, with bitcoin […]

Ghana has introduced a new legal framework via the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act of 2025 to regulate its rapidly growing cryptocurrency market. Rising Crypto Adoption and Systemic Risks Ghana has rolled out a legal framework to regulate virtual assets as cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across the economy, according to the country’s 2025 Financial Stability Review. […]

Kevin Warsh took the Federal Reserve oath after Senate confirmation, succeeding Jerome Powell as chair. The FOMC also selected Warsh to lead the Fed’s monetary policy committee. Warsh Takes Fed Oath After Powell Transition Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board on May 22, completing […]

A Hyperliquid trader known as ‘Evaded’ has booked over $7.5 million in profit from two positions in less than four days, most recently rolling back into the market with a $38.63 million ether long carrying 25x leverage. ZEC and HYPE Gains Turn Into a $38.6M Leveraged ETH Gamble On May 22, a high-conviction trader (called […]

CME’s XRP futures suite has expanded within the regulated crypto derivatives market, reaching $62.87 billion in notional volume. The first-year figures show broader institutional use across futures, options, and spot-quoted XRP futures. XRP Futures Gain Depth Inside CME’s Crypto Market XRP has become a larger part of CME Group’s regulated crypto derivatives business as institutional […]

Solmate Infrastructure (Nasdaq: SLMT) announced Thursday that its CEO and a board member agreed to purchase 2,298,000 Class B ordinary shares at $4.97 per share in a registered direct offering priced above the current market price. Solmate CEO Ron Sade Leads $11.4M Insider Raise at Premium as SLMT Eyes Abu Dhabi Expansion Ron Sade, the […]

President Trump told Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell this week that he is furious about the $149 billion the federal government must return to importers after the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of his 2025 tariffs. Supreme Court’s 6-3 Ruling Forces $149 Billion Payout, Trump Pushes Back “It really pisses me off,” Trump said […]

National trust charters pushed crypto custody into a broader regulatory clash as U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the OCC over approvals tied to Coinbase, Ripple, Bitgo, and other firms. Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe countered that fiduciary custody separates client property from lending risks. OCC Charter Fight Puts Digital Asset Custody Under Scrutiny The crypto bank […]

Securitize reported its highest quarterly revenue on record Wednesday, driven by a 201% jump in asset servicing fees tied to growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets. NYSE Names Securitize First Digital Transfer Agent as Firm Posts Record Q1 Revenue Total revenue reached $19.48 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up 39% […]

European crypto exchange WhiteBIT has launched a dedicated platform for United Kingdom users at whitebit.uk, targeting a market where 91% of adults are aware of crypto assets. Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Opens UK Platform The U.K. exchange went live on May 20, 2026, with a platform built specifically for U.K. retail and institutional users, according to […]

Ripple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional finance. The placement followed product expansions across custody, payments, compliance, staking, and settlement tools. Ripple’s CNBC Ranking Highlights Crypto Infrastructure Role Ripple said on May 19 that CNBC ranked the company No. 16 on its 2026 Disruptor 50 […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to introduce a new framework for tokenized stocks, potentially allowing digital versions of equities to trade on crypto platforms. The move could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Path for Onchain Stock Trading as Wall Street Embraces Tokenization The U.S. Securities […]

A tracked onchain wallet known for a $24.79 million profit record just placed $21 million in simultaneous long positions on bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. They then proceeded to add more of the same via limit orders. One Wallet, Three Assets, Three Hours Onchain intelligence platform Lookonchain tracked wallet 0x152e opening a series of long positions […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg. SEC Innovation Exemption Signals Major Shift for Onchain U.S. Equity Trading in 2026 The exemption creates a new framework for trading tokens that […]

BTC’s slide toward $76,000 pushed bitcoin sentiment into bearish territory, according to Santiment. The firm said retail pessimism hit its weakest level in nearly four weeks, a setup it views as supportive for a potential rebound. Bitcoin Sentiment Ratio Turns Bearish After BTC Slide Bitcoin traded near $77,000 around 5:36 p.m. after briefly dipping toward […]

After approaching $40 per petahash per second (PH/s) in hashprice terms, bitcoin’s latest price decline triggered a pullback in hashprice, reducing mining profitability since May 14. Conditions tightened further the next day when the difficulty adjustment arrived, pushing mining difficulty 3.12% higher than the previous epoch. Bitcoin Petahash Value Slides to $35 as Mining Difficulty […]

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stall and oil futures hold above $100 per barrel. Oil Prices Stay Above $100 as Trump Warns Iran Time Is Running Out on Ceasefire Deal Trump posted the statement on Truth Social […]

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets. Kiyosaki’s Bitcoin Bull Case Extends Beyond Market Forecasts Robert Kiyosaki combined entrepreneurship and bitcoin investing […]

The crypto payments company announced its launch in Colombia, becoming its ninth live market, as it prepares for a significant growth of crypto adoption in the country. The Colombian peso ranked second among centralized exchange stablecoin purchases, signaling growing demand for crypto payment methods. Oobit Launches Officially in Colombia While crypto is mainly viewed as […]

Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has allegedly launched a bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, ostensibly targeting cargo owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz and projecting over $10 billion in revenue for the Islamic Republic. Fars News Reports Iran Has Launched Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-Based Maritime Insurance Platform for Strait of Hormuz […]

Grayscale says the CLARITY Act faces several remaining hurdles after a 15-9 Senate committee vote gave the crypto market bill bipartisan momentum. The measure must now be merged with another Senate bill and reconciled with the House version. CLARITY Act’s Next Phase Hinges on Consolidation Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments shared on May 15 what […]

The U.S. Treasury sold $125 billion in new debt during the week of May 11, with buyers demanding the highest yields on 30-year bonds in nearly two decades. Investors Push 30-Year Treasury Yield Above 5% as U.S. Auction Demand Falls to 2007 Lows The three auctions, covering 3-year notes, 10-year notes, and 30-year bonds, settled […]

The Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026, to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, pushing the United States closer to its first comprehensive crypto market structure law. A16z Crypto Backs CLARITY Act After Senate Committee Vote The committee’s “markup” vote moved the legislation forward on a bipartisan basis. Miles Jennings, General Counsel […]

Jerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left the leadership transfer unfinished. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal Reserve Board announced on May 15 that Jerome […]