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CryptoNews · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 11:45:13 AM

Iran's Hormuz Safe platform launches bitcoin-settled maritime insurance for Hormuz Strait shipping. Here's what it means for $BTC price and the Bitcoin infrastructure race. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Iran Starts BTC-backed Shipping Insurance for Hormuz appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin.com News · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 11:30:08 AM

On May 19, bitcoin rebounded from a low of $76,000 to trade above $77,000 ($77,200 by 3:50 AM EST). However, Bitfinex analysts warn that the drop below $78,000 exposes deep market fragilities. Geopolitical Relief Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000 on the morning of May 19, rebounding from a late‑Monday dip to $76,000. The recovery remained […]

U.Today · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 11:00:07 AM

Brian Armstrong outlines why AI agents will create the largest economy, and the numbers are already rising.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 11:00:05 AM

XRP is trading in a razor-thin price band around $1.38 as the token absorbs every sell wave without cracking. However, .. The post XRP Price About To Break Out? CLARITY Act and XRPL Upgrade Change Everything appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 10:45:05 AM

A federal jury has thrown out every claim in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding the case to have been filed past its legal deadline. Verdict Reached, But Battle Not Over A federal jury in Oakland, California sided with OpenAI on May 18, unanimously dismissing all claims in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against […]

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 10:30:06 AM

New testing shows blockchains can survive quantum-resistant encryption, but the massive growth in transaction data could slow networks and strain infrastructure.

BeInCrypto · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 10:30:06 AM

On the cusp of the global 16th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, ZOOMEX, one of the leading global digital asset exchanges, today officially announced the launch of its Pizza Week campaign. This initiative honors the historic milestone of Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction. ZOOMEX’s campaign directly targets the original vision of cryptocurrency. By showcasing its core The post Moving Beyond HODL: ZOOMEX Launches Global “Pizza Week” Campaign Honoring Bitcoin’s First Real-World Trade appeared first on BeInCrypto.

CoinDesk · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 10:30:02 AM

The partnership underscores both the rapid growth of equity perpetuals in onchain markets and Nasdaq’s broader strategy to support tokenized equity trading infrastructure.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 10:15:05 AM

The SEC is preparing an "innovation exemption" that could allow platforms to offer tokenized stocks under a lighter regulatory structure. Bullish for tokens like $LINK? The post SEC Pushes Tokenized Stocks: Wall Street’s Onchain Era Begins appeared first on Cryptonews.

BeInCrypto · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 10:00:12 AM

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $77,000 over the weekend. The cryptocurrency has now extended a four-day losing streak, erasing nearly 6% of its weekly value. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $76,819, down 0.1752% over the past day. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens Bitcoin Loses 6% on Week as The post Bitcoin’s Drop Below $77,000 Hides Three Bullish Signals appeared first on BeInCrypto.

U.Today · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Surging global oil prices have emerged as the primary headwind suppressing Ethereum's market value, according to Tom Lee, Fundstrat's head of research.

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Addressing rumors behind the 2013-linked token, Ripple's David Schwartz explains why he rejects the meme coin investment mindset.

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Multiple phishing emails have been sent out to cryptocurrency exchange users in a new phishing campaign.

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

XRP Ledger Validators face crucial deadline ahead of May upgrade.

U.Today · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Zcash whale faces a $19.68 million liquidation at $494.55, putting the WSJ's "next Bitcoin" narrative to a brutal market test.

U.Today · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Fresh SEC 13F filing reveals Goldman Sachs completely exited its $154 million spot XRP ETF position, shifting capital to Hyperliquid (PURR) equities.

U.Today · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

XRP Ledger begins to move past Ethereum in the fast-growing world of tokenization, surpassing a massive $1.5 billion in net flows while Ethereum stays in the red.

U.Today · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Shiba Inu's metrics show an increasing volatility, but unfortunately it's not going in the direction you'd expect.

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

The XRPL developers have confirmed that widespread social media offers of a Ripple USD (RLUSD) airdrop are a coordinated phishing scam.

U.Today · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Elon Musk's SpaceX’s Bitcoin bag revealed amid growing corporate BTC interest.

U.Today · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

MicroStrategy has completed a massive purchase of $2.01 billion worth of Bitcoin, marking one of its biggest Bitcoin purchases in recent weeks.

U.Today · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

By securing authorization to operate in New York, the firm gains direct access to what is widely considered the financial center of the United States.

U.Today · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Ripple-linked cryptocurrency XRP is bracing for an imminent and violent breakout as it hits its tightest Bollinger Band squeeze in over a year on the 3-day chart.

U.Today · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has addressed concerns over the XRP Ledger's (XRPL) frequent "technical hard forks."

U.Today · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to roll out an "innovation exemption" as soon as this week, greenlighting the trading of tokenized versions of public company stocks on decentralized platforms.

BeInCrypto · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

MemeCore eyes $4 resistance, BinanceLife targets $0.68 triangle breakout, and Gigachad holds key support as meme coins consolidate. The post Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Third Week of May 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Best Institutional Enterprise Blockchain Implementation recognises named deployments that move real money or assets on distributed-ledger infrastructure, rather than the broader company or the underlying blockchain. This category is a part of the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 awards. It sits under Pillar 6: Tokenization & Enterprise Blockchain. The 10 implementations below are listed alphabetically and are The post BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Enterprise Blockchain Implementations Powering Production-Scale Finance appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Best Blockchain Infrastructure is a category within the BeInCrypto Institutional 100, an annual research-driven program recognizing institutional digital asset excellence across 26 categories and six pillars. This category sits under Pillar 6: Tokenization & Enterprise Blockchain. The 15 chains and infrastructure firms below are listed alphabetically and are not ranked. A shortlist will be named The post BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Blockchain Infrastructure Firms Powering Wall Street Adoption  appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Coinbase blockchain forensics helped UK police convict five crypto kidnappers in a violent Shoreditch kidnapping case. The post Coinbase Blockchain Forensics Help UK Convict 5 in Crypto Kidnapping Case appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

The Japanese bond market is facing strain not seen in decades. A renowned warns of a possible global domino effect that would impact yields, currencies and credit around the world. In that scenario, XRP emerges as an unexpected tool to release trapped liquidity. Why the Japanese Bond Crisis Worries the World? The bond market is The post Japanese Bond Crisis Triggers Global Alarm: Analyst Highlights XRP’s Key Role appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

Echo Protocol suffered an exploit on Monad, with an attacker minting 1,000 eBTC worth roughly $76.64 million. Curvance paused the affected market while Echo Protocol suspended all cross-chain transactions. The incident raised May’s running tally of crypto hacks to 14. How the Echo Protocol Exploit Unfolded On-chain analyst dcfgod first flagged the incident. PeckShield mapped The post Echo Protocol Joins THORChain, Verus as May Hack Count Reaches 14 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to release its innovation exemption for tokenized stocks. The framework would open the door to trading digital versions of public company shares. The exemption could permit third-party tokens to track share prices without the backing or consent of the public companies. That marks a sharp shift The post SEC Prepares Tokenized Stock Rules as Onchain Market Tops $1.4 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BeInCrypto · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:08 AM

In an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto during Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Michael Ivanov, CEO of Arcanum, Ciara Sun, founder and managing partner of C² Ventures, and Ivan Ivanov, founder of UVECON.VC and RWA SUMMIT, discussed how capital enters crypto in 2026. The conversation covered family offices, allocator demand, operational friction, tokenized real-world assets, and the The post How Capital Really Moves Into Crypto in 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Galaxy Digital secured a Bitlicense and Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on May 18, allowing the company to offer regulated digital asset services to institutions across New York State. Galaxy Scores New York’s Bitlicense Galaxyone Prime NY, the Galaxy entity designated to serve New York clients, received […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

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 […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Nine linked Polymarket accounts earned over $2.4 million with an unprecedented 98% win rate by betting on the exact timing of U.S. military operations in Iran. The Rise of Geopolitical Betting Nine linked accounts on the prediction platform Polymarket earned more than $2.4 million by wagering almost exclusively on the timing of U.S. military actions […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Standard Chartered expects DeFi protocols to gain importance as $4 trillion in tokenized assets move on-chain. The bank says stablecoins and real-world assets could expand protocol activity through deposits, lending, and capital efficiency. Tokenized Assets Put DeFi Protocols in Focus Standard Chartered Bank forecast in a report published on May 18 that tokenized assets on […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

An alleged support impersonation scheme led to more than $13 million in cryptocurrency wallet losses, according to the DOJ. The case centers on fake support claims, unauthorized digital account access, wallet transfers, and laundering through luxury spending. Support Impersonation Scheme Led to Crypto Wallet Losses The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 11 that […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

A wallet onchain linked to venture capital firm a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) by Lookonchain has quietly accumulated 2.11 million HYPE tokens worth approximately $90.87 million since April 14. Smart Money Bets on Hyperliquid Dip Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged that wallet 0xb5E4, whose funding history and transaction patterns have led multiple analysts to associate it with […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

The analyst believes that one of the reasons ether has been under selling pressure is linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in oil prices. To Lee, this is “short tactical noise,” and prices should be stronger later this year. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Stronger ETH Prices After Middle East […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

The stablecoin giant announced an undisclosed investment in LemFi, a migrant-focused remittance-based platform that allows users to send and receive money across 30 countries. The investment will support LemFi’s integration of USDT across its product suite, delivering faster and cheaper services to its customers. Stablecoin Behemoth Tether Invests in Remittance Platform LemFi Stablecoins have become […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

The bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital assets. Bradesco Announces Future Launch of Cryptocurrency Custody Services Traditional financial institutions […]

Bitcoin.com News · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

French bitcoin treasury firm Capital B has acquired 192 BTC after completing a series of capital raises totaling roughly $20 million (€17 million). The company now holds more than 3,100 bitcoin as it deepens its treasury-focused strategy. Adam Back Joins Capital B Funding Round as Company Accelerates BTC Strategy Capital B, the French company formerly […]

Bitcoin Magazine · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Bitcoin Magazine The Trump Family Trust Bought Bitcoin-Linked Stocks in First Quarter: Filing The Trump family trust disclosures show purchases of Coinbase, MARA and Strategy shares in Q1 2026 as the administration advances a more crypto-friendly policy agenda. This post The Trump Family Trust Bought Bitcoin-Linked Stocks in First Quarter: Filing first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Magazine · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Bitcoin Magazine Gemini Stock Jumps After Winklevoss Twins Make $100M Bitcoin Bet on Company Future Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss announced a $100 million Bitcoin-funded investment into Gemini alongside a Q1 earnings report showing 42% year-over-year revenue growth. This post Gemini Stock Jumps After Winklevoss Twins Make $100M Bitcoin Bet on Company Future first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Magazine · score 1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event Organizers of the Bitcoin Open have confirmed the June 8, 2026 date at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, during the venue’s 50th anniversary year. The event combines a team scramble golf tournament with an evening Texas Hold’em poker tournament. This post Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

The Defiant · score -5 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Will Warren is transitioning out of his co-CEO role at 0x, the DEX protocol powering billions in monthly trading volume across Coinbase, Robinhood, Phantom, and Kraken.

The Defiant · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

The crypto data platform laid off a quarter of its workforce this week while refocusing on AI-powered dashboards and institutional adoption of onchain assets.

The Defiant · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Lido's Network Expansion Committee chose Chainlink CCIP to bridge its staking token across chains, citing security lessons from $3 billion in cross-chain bridge exploits.

The Defiant · score -5 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Circle introduced Agent Marketplace as part of its Agent Stack, enabling autonomous agents to discover and pay for trusted services through programmable, usage-based economic models.

The Defiant · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Spark has released a comprehensive risk framework for the Sky Agent Network, detailing how losses are absorbed and risk is bounded across Spark Savings, SparkLend, and the Spark Liquidity Layer.

The Defiant · score -1 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham flags extreme insider ownership concentration in $LAB, which has surged 3000% in three months.

The Defiant · score -5 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

THORChain developers announced that one of six Asgard vaults was compromised, resulting in approximately $7.4M in unauthorized outbound transactions before the network halted signing activity.

The Defiant · score 2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Tokenized ETFs have crossed $430 million in total onchain market cap, with Ondo Finance's IVVon token surging 150% in the past month on Ethereum.

The Defiant · score -5 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

The Hyperliquid Policy Center disputed the framing.

The Defiant · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Aave has restored WETH loan-to-value ratios on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Mantle, and Linea, re-enabling borrowing against the asset following a technical incident.

The Defiant · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

HYPE token gained 7% over 24 hours following the launch of a synthetic SpaceX pre-IPO perpetual contract on Hyperliquid, valuing the private aerospace company at $1.78 trillion.

The Defiant · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Circle's USYC tokenized Treasury bill fund has reached $2.9 billion in market cap, becoming the largest T-Bill fund deployment across blockchain networks.

The Defiant · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

VanEck and Grayscale have submitted fresh amendments to their spot BNB ETF applications, signaling active engagement with the SEC as competition intensifies for the next altcoin ETF.

The Defiant · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Iran has unveiled Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-backed insurance service enabling shipping companies to obtain coverage for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The Defiant · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Aave governance initiates temp-check on a new charitable mechanism that would allow users to generate yield on deposits while maintaining capital control for humanitarian organizations.

The Defiant · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:07 AM

Galaxy has obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, regulatory approval to operate a cryptocurrency business in the state.

CryptoNews · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

MARA's $1.5B Bitcoin Sale: Corporate Treasury Conviction Tested The post Bitcoin Mining: MARA’s Reported $1.5B Bitcoin Sale Puts Corporate Treasury Conviction in Focus appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Crypto Markets Surge 10% as Digital Asset Clarity Act Clears House The post The CLARITY Act Just Cleared the Senate Banking Committee, The Most Important Day in Crypto History? appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Vitalik Buterin Uses Privacy Pools, Transfers $113K in ETH The post Ethereum News: Vitalik Buterin ‘Puts Skin in the Game’ with $113K Privacy Pools Transfer appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score -2 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Anatoly Yakovenko Defends Solana's MEV Strategy The post Solana news: Anatoly Yakovenko Says Alpenglow Launch Proves Solana’s Design Is Working appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score -5 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Dogecoin is up 3.32% on the day with $3B in volume but faces key resistance at $0.1190. Analyst targets, technical levels, and what's next for DOGE. The post Dogecoin Is Pressing Against Resistance After a Brutal Week: Does the $3Bn Volume Signal a Real Recovery? appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Mark Zuckerberg New META AI Predicts the Price of XRP by The End of 2026 The post Mark Zuckerberg New META AI Predicts the Price of XRP by The End of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Tether Faces $344M Lawsuit Over Arbitrum Crypto Seizure The post A Lawsuit Just Demanded Tether Hand Over $344 Million in Frozen Iranian Funds, Could This Rewrite Stablecoin Law? appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Kraken Dumps LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP: $LINK Wins The post Chainlink News: Kraken Just Ditched LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP, And LINK Holders Are the Big Winners appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus The post Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Ripple CTO Donates XRP to John Deaton Senate Campaign The post XRP News: Ripple CTO Backs John Deaton’s Senate Bid with XRP Donation appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Dogecoin is butchered as it's down by more than 6% today, but Wall Street heavyweight is watching as its ETF keeps flowing in. The post Dogecoin Wall Street Bet: Micron Veteran Jordi Visser Eyes DOGE as ETF Flows Stay on a Green Streak appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Grayscale, VanEck Amend Spot BNB ETF Filings With SEC The post Grayscale and VanEck Amend Spot BNB ETF Crypto Filings in Latest SEC Process Step appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

Bitcoin price dropped as low as $76,500 this morning as geopolitical shockwaves and a long market prediction collided in brutal fashion. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Hits a 2-Week Low as Liquidations Top $500 Million appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoNews · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:06 AM

XRP price has dropped by 2% to below its $1.40 support, yet institutional money flow beneath is anything but quiet. The post XRP Price Could Rally Soon: Institutional Funds Keep Flowing In as Citadel Joins the Race appeared first on Cryptonews.

CryptoPotato · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

PI is among the poorest performers once again on a daily scale.

CryptoPotato · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstand, Curaçao, May 18th, 2026] International iGaming and crypto-entertainment brand 1win has officially announced the launch of its new global crypto tournament system, featuring competition formats with prize pools ranging from 10,000 USDT to 200,000 USDT. With the new approach to crypto gaming, 1win invited players worldwide to compete for crypto rewards […]

CryptoPotato · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

"The target is just south of $5, and that would be a 240% jump," one analyst predicted.

CryptoPotato · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

The company's founder hinted at the big buy yesterday on X.

CryptoPotato · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Will BTC's price react the same way it did last time such reports went live?

CryptoPotato · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Bitcoin's brutal sell-off may continue as panic spreads from long-term holders to short-term traders across markets.

CryptoPotato · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, May 18th, 2026] VALR, Africa’s leading digital asset infrastructure provider, served as diamond sponsor of the Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference held in Nairobi on 14 and 15 May 2026. Peter Mwangi, VALR’s newly appointed Country Manager for Kenya, delivered a keynote address in which he outlined his vision […]

CryptoPotato · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin attracted fresh investor demand even as Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced sharp institutional selling pressure.

CryptoPotato · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to roll out a plan to enable the trading of crypto versions of securities.

CryptoPotato · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Will the token finally break out of its prolonged consolidation phase?

CryptoSlate · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

The CLARITY Act has moved one step closer to becoming the first broad US market-structure framework for digital assets, giving the crypto industry a policy signal it has waited years to see. The vote does not change the rules yet. It changes the odds that consumers, banks, exchanges, and payment firms may eventually operate under […] The post CLARITY Act advances, but crypto’s retail trust test is only starting appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoSlate · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Institutional appetite for XRP is accelerating across multiple fronts, yet the digital asset’s price continues to struggle amid broad market consolidation. CryptoSlate data show XRP has fallen more than 5% over the past 24 hours to $1.40, extending a pullback that contrasts with improving activity across several market indicators. The decline has left traders weighing […] The post XRP’s bullish signals are building, but price action has yet to follow appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoSlate · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

The CLARITY Act could be signed into law in the week of Aug. 3 if Congress keeps pace after a bipartisan Senate Banking Committee vote moved the crypto market structure bill into its next phase, Galaxy Digital’s research arm said. Galaxy Research raised its estimate of the bill’s chances of becoming law in 2026 to […] The post CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoSlate · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

Crypto traders are already assigning Elon Musk’s SpaceX stock a public-market valuation before the rocket and satellite company has filed for an IPO. On May 17, Hyperliquid-powered Trade.xyz launched a SpaceX pre-IPO perpetual futures contract, creating a live, cash-settled market for traders to bet on where the private company could trade when it eventually lists. According to the […] The post SpaceX IPO betting on Hyperliquid values Elon Musk’s company above $2 trillion even before SEC filing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoSlate · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:04 AM

President Donald Trump-themed TRUMP coin is dangling luxury suite tickets to the 2026 World Cup final in a bid to arrest its severe market collapse. The initiative, organized through the “TRUMP Coin Club,” represents the latest attempt to inject liquidity and consumer interest into a digital asset that has lost roughly 97% of its value […] The post TRUMP coin World Cup VIP offer lets insiders sell while holders compete for tickets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Decrypt · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.

Decrypt · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

The exchange’s KuCard rollout enables users to make "seamless payments" to Mastercard merchants using USDC.

Decrypt · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

The platform settles cargo cover in Bitcoin under a plan for marine policies and certificates that could generate $10 billion for Iran.

Decrypt · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has jumped as its HIP-3 pre-IPO perp marketplace heats up ahead of a series of high-profile tech IPOs.

Decrypt · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

Strategy purchased 24,869 Bitcoin last week for $2 billion, channeling billions of dollars that came from its flagship preferred stock.

Decrypt · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

BitMine Immersion Technologies added $151 million in Ethereum amid last week's price slide, with Tom Lee citing the "attractive opportunity."

Decrypt · score 4 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

The UK’s central bank and financial regulator have launched a joint Call for Input as tokenization moves from “pilots to production.”

Decrypt · score 0 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

Interlinked Polymarket accounts have made millions betting on U.S. military actions in Iran—and won 98% of the time, analysts say.

Decrypt · score 3 · 5/19/2026, 9:45:02 AM

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum face a quantum computing threat, but Citi says the gap between them comes down to governance, not just technology.