Bitcoin's ETF flows just absorbed its first serious macro shock in seven weeks, and last week's Bitcoin ETF outflows could constitute a temporary capital retreat or the opening move of a broader institutional de-risking cycle. CoinShares reported over $1 billion in outflows from digital asset investment products, the first negative week in seven and the […]
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If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption would grow substantially, a Fireblocks executive said.
AllUnity plans a Swedish krona stablecoin for June and launches x402-based agentic payments for European businesses.
The postponement highlights the delicate balance of regional diplomacy and economic stability, with potential global repercussions if tensions escalate.
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The US-Iran war continues to linger with the two countries yet to reach a deal, and US President Donald Trump is threatening new strikes against Iran. Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.-Iran War In Focus Amid Trump’s Threat and New Bitcoin Service According to a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump has threatened that a new US attack on Iran could happen in the coming days if both sides fail to reach a deal. This came amid his revelation that he was close to ordering a strike against Iran earlier this week before postponing following pleas from leaders of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Notably, the US-Iran war is now approaching the three-month mark, with a peace deal yet to be reached. Related Reading: Donald Trump Abandons Meme Coins In Favor Of These Indirect Bitcoin Exposure Vehicles The major contention remains Iran’s nuclear program, which the country has so far refused to give. Meanwhile, Iran had sent a revised proposal earlier in the week, which the US rejected. The proposal focused on a long-term truce in the US-Iran war and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of this major oil chokepoint continues to impact the markets, with oil holding above $100 per barrel while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market decline. Meanwhile, amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping in this oil chokepoint. The service called “Hormuz Safe” aims to provide insurance policies for cargo moving through the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and surrounding waterways, with payments made in Bitcoin. Iran has adopted Bitcoin to evade US financial sanctions, which have heightened amid the US-Iran war. War Sending Inflation To Multi-Year Highs The US-Iran war is also driving US inflation to multi-year highs, which is putting downside pressure on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. US PPI inflation rose by 6% year-over-year (YoY) in April, its highest increase since December 2022. At the same time, US CPI rose by 3.8% in April, its highest increase since May 2023. Related Reading: Why The $65,000 Region Is Important As Bitcoin Gears Up To Face Massive Resistance At These Levels With inflation rising due to the US-Iran war, the market continues to price in a rate hike over a cut as the Fed’s next likely move. Polymarket data shows a 28% chance of a Fed rate hike this year. Meanwhile, further data from Polymarket shows a 70% chance that the Fed will make zero rate cuts this year amid inflation concerns. A potential rate hike is bearish for Bitcoin, as it could constrain liquidity with higher interest rates. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $77,000, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Bittensor (TAO) gained 2.1%, joining Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer.
This revocation underscores the importance of stringent compliance and transparency for crypto firms operating under regulatory frameworks.
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Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.
Tether has acquired SoftBank's stake in Twenty One Capital, with SoftBank's representatives stepping down from its board of directors.
MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.
The launchpad empowers AI agents to independently drive economic activity, potentially reshaping digital economies and decentralization.
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Trump International Golf Links will again host the DP World Tour's Nexo Championship, now with a $3 million prize pool.
Ethereum price action is beginning to flash fresh warning signs as a combination of whale selling, ETF outflows, and weakening price structure raises concerns over its near-term outlook. As volatility returns and confidence starts to weaken around key levels, traders are increasingly watching whether this shift reflects a temporary cooldown, or something more meaningful. That …
The Terra Classic’s price had gained immense attention after an explosive 80% rally over the past month. This has attracted renewed speculative interest across the crypto market as the surge was backed by aggressive token burns, rising trading activity and growing optimism within the LUNC community. However, the bullish momentum seems to have faded significantly …
For crypto projects looking to scale user acquisition, choosing the right ad network is one of the most impactful decisions you can make. The right platform puts your brand in front of active traders, investors, and wallet holders. The wrong one burns budget on bot traffic and irrelevant impressions. Crypto ad networks exist specifically to …
Monetary Authority of Singapore has revoked the payment license of crypto liquidity provider Bsquared Technology, also known as BSQ, after uncovering what it called “serious breaches” of regulatory rules. The decision prevents the company from offering digital payment token services in Singapore. The move is significant because Singapore has generally positioned itself as a crypto-friendly …
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.