Tether's increased stake in XXI may accelerate Bitcoin's integration into mainstream finance, reshaping market dynamics and investment strategies.
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Spot ETFs tied to Hyperliquid are showing strong early momentum, according to crypto analyst Aletheia. In their first six trading days, HYPE ETFs recorded higher market-cap-adjusted inflows than spot Bitcoin ETFs on three days and outperformed Ethereum ETFs on five days. The data suggests investor demand for HYPE is growing quickly despite its smaller size. …
Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency questioning nine bank charter applications. The names on that list included Coinbase, Ripple, and Paxos. But analysts tracking the letter noticed something specific about how it was structured. For those watching the CLARITY Act negotiations closely, the positioning was not …
The European Commission launched a MiCA consultation open through Aug. 31, asking whether the crypto framework needs updating.
President Donald Trump has pushed the Federal Reserve to revisit one of the most contested gateways in US finance, escalating a fight over whether crypto and fintech firms should be allowed to connect directly to the central bank’s payment system. On May 19, Trump signed an executive order directing the Fed to evaluate its policies […]
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South Carolina has officially signed one of America’s strongest pro-crypto laws after Governor Henry McMaster approved legislation banning state-level CBDC participation while expanding legal protections for Bitcoin users, crypto miners, blockchain developers, and self-custody rights. South Carolina Blocks CBDCs and Expands Crypto Rights The new law, Senate Bill 163, was signed on May 19 after …
A full audit of the XRP Ledger’s validators, custody systems, wallets, and networking layers is now underway, led by quantum security firm Project Eleven in collaboration with Ripple. The review is part of a broader push to prepare the XRP Ledger ecosystem for a future where quantum computers could threaten the cryptographic systems that blockchains currently rely on. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout Project Eleven’s Scope Goes Beyond Research Project Eleven described the collaboration as one of the first major efforts in the industry to move post-quantum blockchain security out of the theoretical stage and into real-world deployment. The firm said the work will produce actual code, real-world performance testing, and a roadmap toward production. Plans also include building hybrid signature systems that combine current cryptographic standards with quantum-resistant protections, along with a prototype quantum-secure custody wallet. Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, said most conversations around quantum risk in the blockchain space have stayed at the research level. Ripple, he said, is treating it as a practical engineering problem. The $XRP Ledger is built for the Quantum Era. It runs on a native account based architecture with built in key rotation. This allows businesses, projects, and users to seamlessly switch to quantum-resistant signatures while keeping the exact same r-addresses their customers… https://t.co/ydDVSrdFkL pic.twitter.com/cXij19CNq1 — XRP Ledger Foundation (@XRPLF) May 19, 2026 The US government has set a 2035 deadline for federal systems to move away from encryption standards considered vulnerable to quantum attacks. Google and Cloudflare have both targeted 2029 for their own transitions to quantum-safe systems. XRP Ledger’s Built-In Advantages The XRP Ledger Foundation said the network is not starting from scratch. According to the foundation, XRPL already supports key rotation and coordinated validator upgrades, features that give it structural advantages as the broader ecosystem moves toward quantum-resistant cryptography. One detail the foundation highlighted: users and businesses will be able to switch to quantum-resistant signatures without changing their existing XRP wallet addresses. Those addresses, known as r-addresses, are already recognized by customers. Keeping them intact during a migration removes a significant technical and operational hurdle. J. Ayo Akinyele, head of engineering at RippleX, said the goal is to have XRPL production-ready well before quantum threats become a real danger. Related Reading: Zcash Soars 88% In 30 Days: Is ZEC The Stealth Winner Of This Crypto Cycle? According to Project Eleven, the Ripple partnership is its most comprehensive blockchain security engagement to date. The cryptography protecting major blockchains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana could eventually be broken by advanced enough quantum computers, the firm said. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Realized cap stabilization, historically elevated RHODL readings and deeply negative funding rates all point toward a potential cycle low for bitcoin forming earlier this year.
HYPE price is once again gaining massive bullish momentum as the token approaches the crucial $50 milestone after an explosive rally over the past few weeks. The continued upside comes as Hyperliquid emerges as the leading platform in crypto fee generation, signaling a major shift in market liquidity toward high-speed perpetual trading ecosystems. The platform’s …
Qivalis added 25 European banks to its euro stablecoin consortium, reaching 37 institutions, including Luxembourg's state-owned Spuerkeess.
WhiteBIT has launched a dedicated UK platform as it expands into Britain’s highly regulated crypto market. The new service will offer spot trading, instant crypto swaps, and market analytics for both retail and professional traders. Users will also be able to deposit British pounds through bank cards and the UK’s Faster Payments Service (FPS). The …
Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.
Newly unsealed filings detail a private chat dubbed ‘Bryce’s Secret’ that Terraform’s estate says gave Jane Street an informational edge before UST’s collapse.
While the FCA opens its doors to market pilots, structural delays and legislative friction are fueling industry frustration over a framework trailing behind the U.S. and Europe.
Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.
Trump's order could reshape financial landscapes by potentially leveling the playing field for fintechs, impacting traditional banking dynamics.
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India’s Standing Committee on Finance held a formal session on Wednesday at Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi to discuss virtual digital assets and the path forward for crypto regulation in the country. Representatives from ZebPay, Binance, and Wazir X appeared before the committee in the morning session, followed by the International Financial Services Centre …
Your day-ahead look for May 20, 2026
While bitcoin has struggled since revisiting its 200-day moving average at around $82,000, K33 maintains that the cycle bottom is still in.
Algorand (ALGO) is back in focus after posting a 5% gain today, outperforming several altcoins as fresh momentum returns to the market. The rally comes after Robinhood expanded ALGO trading availability, including New York, reigniting optimism around the token’s mainstream accessibility and retail exposure.With price now hovering near a key resistance zone after months of …
Crypto markets flashed green on Wednesday, but falling futures open interest and mixed altcoin performances suggest traders are reducing risk rather than chasing the rebound.
The central bank plans to publish draft rules for systemic sterling stablecoins next month and finalize them by the end of this year.
Irish authorities secured another 500 BTC after accessing a second dormant wallet likely tied to the long-lost Clifton Collins bitcoin cache.
Truth Social's Bitcoin ETF plan is dead for now, and the fee war offers a more compelling explanation than Yorkville's official rationale. The President Donald Trump-linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF filed to withdraw its S-1 registration statement on May 19, saying it would no longer pursue the public offering “at this time.” For investors searching […]
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Zama's acquisition of TokenOps could revolutionize institutional token management by enhancing privacy and security in blockchain transactions.
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Margin longs on Bitfinex have climbed to a two-and-a-half year high as bitcoin struggles below key technical resistance near $78,000.
Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.
Prime Trust’s estate has sued Strike, claiming the Bitcoin payments company withdrew nearly $29.5 million and 1,939 Bitcoin just weeks before Prime Trust went bankrupt. The lawsuit is now raising questions about whether some crypto firms saw the collapse coming early and quickly moved funds to protect themselves Prime Trust Estate Targets Strike Withdrawals According …
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has suggested that Zcash (ZEC) could eventually reach 10% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization, a long-term bullish thesis on privacy coins rather than a near-term price forecast. Based on ZEC’s circulating supply of around 16 million tokens, that scenario would imply a price in the high four-figure range, roughly $8,000–$10,000, depending on Bitcoin’s valuation. A Chart Pattern Worth Watching On the technical side, traders point to a possible cup-and-handle pattern, but this is a subjective chart formation with no guarantee of outcome. Resistance is often cited around $625–$650, with some speculative projections suggesting a move toward $1,000, though this depends heavily on broader market conditions and is not a confirmed target. The target also lines up with ZEC’s 1.618 Fibonacci extension, drawn from a $745 swing high down to a $185 swing low. Privacy Coins Pull Ahead ZEC is not moving alone. Monero and Dash, both privacy-focused tokens, have also posted gains over the past month. But Zcash leads the pack. Reports indicate the coin climbed more than 80% in 30 days while the total crypto market cap barely moved — up just 0.2% over the same stretch. $ZEC update This thing is running its own bull market rn… gg I closed my short. Especially with $BTC sitting on support around $76k Even a small pump in Bitcoin makes ZEC go absolutely stupid right now https://t.co/xLs6ficv7l pic.twitter.com/obAhbnXqfp — SnorlaX お金 (@SnorlaxOnChain) May 18, 2026 In the past three days alone, ZEC added 18% as the broader market slipped 3%. That split has prompted some traders to say Zcash is running its own bull market. Growing demand for financial privacy appears to be the main force behind the move, pulling fresh interest into a coin that had been largely overlooked for years. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout Institutional Interest Adds Fuel Earlier in May, hedge fund Multicoin Capital disclosed it holds a position in ZEC. Around the same time, Robinhood added the token to its platform, opening it up to a wider pool of retail investors. Both developments landed at a time when the privacy narrative was already building. Hayes’s comment added another layer. His estimate was speculative — based on a market cap comparison to Bitcoin — but it drew attention and, according to data, ZEC’s value in Bitcoin terms has risen about 20.5% since he made the remark. Whether the cup-and-handle plays out or not, the coin has already proven it can move on its own terms. Featured image from Quicknode, chart from TradingView
DisclaimerDon’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. London, UK — May 20, 2026. WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced the launch of whitebit.uk, …