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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 […]

Binance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance Research published a report on May 15 that framed tokenization as a growing bridge between traditional finance […]

Antseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers directly with model providers, removing the centralized intermediaries that dominate today’s AI access ecosystem. The platform offers an alternative to AI aggregators such […]

The new iteration of China’s Jiuzhang photonic quantum computer prototypes solved the Boson sampling problem much more quickly than the world’s most powerful computer. The computer represents a major leap and opens the doors for further advancement in photonic quantum computing. China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 Photonic Quantum Computer Breaks Records China has cemented its leadership in […]

The institution issued a ban on Banco Topazio’s ability to conduct foreign purchases and sales of cryptocurrency assets for two years after detecting irregularities in the due diligence processes for these operations. Additionally, the institution was fined $3.2 million. Central Bank of Brazil Bans Banco Topazio From Conducting Crypto Trading Operations As banks enter the […]

Forward Industries posted a steep quarterly loss tied to declines in solana’s market value, even as the company expanded its SOL treasury strategy and staking operations. The firm now holds nearly 7 million SOL and is positioning itself as a long-term infrastructure player within the Solana ecosystem. Kyle Samani Backs Solana Strategy as Forward Expands […]

Liquidators of Mirror Trading International, a massive South African crypto pyramid scheme, have received over 9,441 claims totaling nearly $395 million. Shrinking Assets and Rising Legal Costs Liquidators overseeing the collapse of Mirror Trading International (MTI), once described as South Africa’s largest pyramid scheme, have received 9,441 claims totaling nearly $395 million (6.5 billion rands), […]

A dormant ethereum genesis address holding 790 ETH since block zero was activated on Wednesday, moving roughly $1.78 million after more than a decade of complete inactivity. Dormant Ethereum Genesis Address Moves 790 ETH Worth $1.78M After 10.8 Years of Inactivity The address, labeled on Etherscan as a “Genesis Address” and identified by the string […]

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman drew split reactions from lawmakers over inflation, affordability, and central bank independence. The Senate confirmed him in a 54-45 vote, with only one Democrat voting in favor. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on Fed Independence Kevin Warsh was confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of […]

Russia and Iran are accelerating their move away from the U.S. dollar and toward the Chinese yuan as Western sanctions and geopolitical pressures deepen, according to a new report. The Rise of the Petroyuan The global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift as the conflict between the West and a growing coalition of sanctioned […]

Corpay is partnering with BVNK to integrate stablecoin wallets and settlement services into its global payments platform. The move reflects growing demand for faster, always-on cross-border payment infrastructure. BVNK Powers Corpay Stablecoin Rollout as Cross-Border Payment Demand Accelerates Corpay Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), one of the world’s largest corporate payments providers, is adding stablecoin capabilities to […]

Major U.S. financial institutions and market intermediaries are forming a consensus that a transition toward tokenized assets and digital money is inevitable, according to a new sector in-depth report from Moody’s Ratings. The report, published Tuesday and shared with Bitcoin.com News, highlights that while tokenized assets are currently live in the United States, their use […]

Marathon Holdings reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, characterized by a significant net loss despite strategic efforts to reduce debt and pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI). Surge in Operating Costs Digital infrastructure company Marathon Holdings attributed a decline in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to a decrease in the U.S. dollar value […]

The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000 target market. […]

Senate Banking Committee members face scorecard pressure as Stand With Crypto plans to score recorded CLARITY Act markup votes. The group says it represents more than 2.9 million U.S. advocates. Senate Banking Markup Puts CLARITY Act Scorecard in Focus Senate Banking Committee members face new scorecard pressure ahead of the May 14 CLARITY Act markup. […]

The two companies entered into a non-binding agreement to launch a $125 million initiative that seeks to put Sharplink’s ETH treasury to work. The company stated that the funds will be deployed across onchain liquidity strategies and in support of early-stage protocols. Sharplink and Galaxy Partner To Deploy $125M DeFi Ecosystem Liquidity Fund Decentralized finance […]