The Venice Token price rally is starting to look less like a random altcoin pump and more like a carefully engineered supply squeeze wrapped in the hottest narrative crypto can sell right now: decentralized AI. VVV surged another 18% today after Venice CTO Jesse Proudman revealed that subscription and credit purchases on AskVenice hit a …
Osmosis (OSMO) stunned the crypto market after soaring more than 220% in a single day, turning one of the market’s quietest tokens into its top-performing altcoin overnight. The explosive rally came alongside a massive spike in trading volume, renewed Cosmos ecosystem optimism, and growing speculation around Osmosis’ long-term positioning following recent governance developments. Technically, the …
The conflict's impact on jet fuel supply may lead to prolonged airspace closures, affecting global travel and economic stability.
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Circle raised $222 million in an ARC token presale led by a16z crypto as Q1 revenue hit $694 million and USDC circulation climbed to $77 billion.
The CLARITY Act is heading back to the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 after months of stalled negotiations, putting a small group of Democrats at the center of the crypto industry’s push for a federal market-structure law. The markup comes after the bill was slowed by disputes over stablecoin rewards, anti-money laundering safeguards and […]
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Crypto analyst Tom has declared that a projected XRP rally to $21.5 isn’t a gamble and will definitely happen. This came as he revealed that a measured move is coming for the altcoin, which will send its price to this $21 target. XRP Eyes Measured Move To New ATH Of $21.5 In an X post, Tom said that XRP is set to see a measured move to a new all-time high (ATH) of $21.50, with this price target also his second take-profit zone. The analyst revealed that he had held XRP when the token was trading at $0.30 and and held until it reached its current ATH of $3.84. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Reveals The Question No One Asks And Why It’s Important Now, the analyst is again holding the token, targeting higher prices for XRP. He highlighted some positives as the token eyes the $21.50 target, noting that the 3-week golden cross has fired. Furthermore, Tom noted that the current base is a 1:1 fractal of the 2014 to 2017 cycle and that the volume is lower than the last cycle’s bottom, with supply gone. In another X post, the analyst reiterated his bullish outlook for XRP, citing the CLARITY Act as a catalyst that could spark a rally. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach $2.8 by July, which is around when the crypto bill could pass. The bill is a positive for XRP, as it will provide regulatory clarity by classifying XRP as a commodity. Crypto analyst Michael also echoed similar sentiments about XRP, stating that a parabolic rally could begin at any time. He declared that this will be the biggest breakout of the year, as the altcoin has already bottomed. XRP Yet To Bottom Despite Recent Relief Rally Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has indicated that XRP has yet to bottom despite its recent rally above $1.4. In an X post, he stated that the weekly chart presents a very interesting diminishing downside structure relative to the 200 SMA. He noted that during the first major cycle low, XRP bottomed roughly 60% below the 200 SMA. Meanwhile, during the second major cycle low, the token bottomed roughly 40% below the 200 SMA. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic Applying the same diminishing downside pattern, the analyst said the next major low could be 20% below the 200 SMA, implying a price target of $0.93. Egrag Crypto stated that this thesis wasn’t unreasonable because mature assets tend to experience reduced downside volatility and smaller capitulation percentages. Such assets are also said to have stronger macro support structures and more institutional liquidity stabilization. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.45, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The firm bought roughly 26,000 ether last week, a sharp decline from the average of the previous weeks' 100,000.
Heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, increase military conflict risks, and strain US-Iran relations.
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The meeting could strengthen US-Japan ties, impacting global economic security and influencing future currency stabilization efforts.
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A potential ECB rate hike could strengthen the euro, impacting global markets and speculative assets, while geopolitical tensions add uncertainty.
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The diplomatic stalemate may exacerbate regional tensions, hinder economic recovery, and impact global energy markets due to uncertainty.
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XRP is giving hints that a price breakout may be underway, based on several technical and onchain indicators, with bulls eyeing $2 as the first stop.
Iran's firm conditions for US talks suggest prolonged regional tensions and limited diplomatic progress, impacting global geopolitical stability.
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Bitcoin holds above $81K as Iran rejects US peace terms, Brent tops $104, and a $1B whale's ETH selling clouds an otherwise bullish backdrop.
The USDC issuer announced the raise, with investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Blackrock, alongside its Q1 results.
Sui is handling a transaction explosion on its blockchain without turning fees into a financial crime scene. According to the latest metrics, Sui processed more than 25 million daily transactions on May 11 while average gas fees barely flinched. That’s the part institutional players are suddenly paying attention to. Not the hype. The performance. Sui …
Abraxas Capital's success on Hyperliquid highlights the potential for institutional influence on decentralized exchanges, impacting market dynamics.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global oil supply, leading to heightened geopolitical tensions and economic instability.
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Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.
The purpose behind the migration is to enhance security, tokenomics and scalability, said Ronin, which suffered the largest DeFi bridge exploit on record in 2022.
Strategy Inc's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation via equity offerings may influence market dynamics and investor sentiment towards cryptocurrency.
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Strategy's total holdings now account for more than 3.9% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $66.5 billion.
Alphabet's rise highlights a market shift towards diversified tech giants, emphasizing AI's growing role in reshaping corporate valuations.
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Mel Chancey's transformation from Hells Angels leader to motivational speaker underscores the power of personal renewal and resilience.
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Bitcoin begins the week near $80,100, with crypto markets facing an unusually dense calendar of macro, policy and institutional-positioning catalysts. The immediate question is whether Washington and geopolitics add fresh support to risk assets or reinforce the dollar, oil and rates pressure that has kept broader crypto liquidity selective. #1 Fed Transition Risk Moves To The Senate The first event is the Senate’s May 11 vote tied to Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination. Importantly, this is not simply a final vote to make Warsh Fed Chair. The Senate schedule shows a roll-call vote on cloture for Warsh’s nomination to become a Fed governor, while his separate nomination to become Chair is also on the executive calendar. Related Reading: Binance Founder CZ Sees Major Changes Ahead For Crypto The White House nominated Warsh in March both as Fed Chair for a four-year term and as a governor for a 14-year term. For Bitcoin, the relevance is straightforward: the Fed chair transition affects the forward path of real rates, dollar liquidity and risk appetite. #2 CLARITY Act Vote Becomes The Main Crypto Catalyst The larger industry-specific event comes May 14, when the Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet in executive session to consider H.R.3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The committee notice sets the session for 10:30 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building 538. The bill matters because it targets the central US market-structure problem: whether specific crypto assets are securities, commodities or something else. The legislation would clarify regulator jurisdiction and potentially support digital-asset adoption, while also addressing the stablecoin-yield dispute between banks and crypto firms. Under a compromise by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, rewards on idle dollar-backed stablecoin holdings would be prohibited, while rewards tied to payments or other activity would remain permitted. #3 Trump-Xi Talks Add A Macro Layer The Trump-Xi meeting adds the week’s geopolitical overlay. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on May 13 (Wednesday), with talks set for Thursday and Friday covering Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons and critical minerals. US officials also expect discussion of trade and investment forums, possible Chinese purchases of US goods and an extension of a rare-earths truce. For crypto, the transmission channel is macro rather than direct policy. Any de-escalation on trade, rare earths or Iran could ease risk premiums. A harder line, especially around Taiwan or energy flows, would likely support defensive positioning, the dollar and volatility across high-beta assets. #4 13F Filings Will Show Who Bought Or Sold Bitcoin ETFs The institutional signal arrives through the 13F season. The SEC lists the Q1 2026 Form 13F deadline as May 15, with filings due 45 days after quarter-end for managers that meet the reporting threshold. Those filings will show March 31 holdings, not live positions, but they still matter because US spot Bitcoin ETF exposure has become one of the cleanest public windows into institutional allocation. Related Reading: Economic Disaster Is Coming? Top Author Says Hold These Cryptos Or Pay The Price The market will be watching whether banks, hedge funds, advisers and asset managers increased or reduced positions in products such as BlackROck’s IBIT and other spot Bitcoin ETFs during the first quarter. #5 Iran Remains The Risk Premium The Iran war remains the week’s most immediate tail risk. The dollar advanced on safe-haven demand, while Brent crude rose 4.5% to $105.85 after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal, writing: “I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” That is the pressure point for Bitcoin and broader crypto: higher oil can complicate inflation expectations, support a firmer dollar and reduce the market’s willingness to price aggressive easing. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $2.67 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The conflict's escalation threatens global economic stability and heightens geopolitical tensions, with significant oil market disruptions.
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Crypto.com's UAE license could accelerate digital payment adoption, supporting Dubai's cashless strategy and influencing global crypto regulations.
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Corpay partnered with BVNK to add stablecoin wallets and 24/7 settlement across its 800,000-client global payments network.
The forecasted yuan appreciation could enhance China's global trade leverage, impacting forex markets and potentially stabilizing crypto assets.
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Circle raised $222M in an Arc presale at a $3B valuation; BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z invest as Q1 revenue reaches $694M and USDC hits $77B.