Clarity Act: Coinbase Takes on Congress Over Stablecoin Yield
The Clarity Act has stalled on one specific point: who can pay yields on stablecoins and how. Coinbase is unhappy with the compromise, and markets have already reacted.
X Hires Benji Taylor, Former Aave Labs CPO: X Money Eyes Crypto Integration
Elon Musk brings to X the designer who built DeFi wallets and led Aave Labs. X Money launches in April — crypto integration looks increasingly inevitable.
UK Bans Crypto Donations to Political Parties in Historic Democratic Safeguard
The UK government bans cryptocurrency donations to political parties over national security concerns, while also capping overseas elector donations at £100,000 annually following the Rycroft Review.
US Congress Rewrites the Rules on Tokenization: Everything You Need to Know About Today's Historic Hearing
The US House Financial Services Committee held its most significant hearing ever on real-world asset tokenization. With the CLARITY Act nearing Senate markup, here is what changes for global crypto.
Checkmate for Wallex: Tether and Circle Freeze Funds of Iranian Exchange
Tether and Circle have simultaneously blacklisted a hot wallet belonging to Iranian exchange Wallex, freezing $117,000 on Ethereum while $2.49 million remains locked on BSC after a failed consolidation attempt.
Istanbul Blockchain Week Launches Institutional Markets Summit for June 2026
On June 2, 2026, Istanbul Blockchain Week will host the Institutional Markets Summit — a closed-door forum at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel bringing together regulators, financial institutions, and senior decision-makers in digital assets.
Iron Dome Secrets for Sale: IDF Reservist Indicted for Spying for Iran
Raz Cohen, 26, allegedly transmitted Israeli air defense secrets to Tehran via Telegram. Prosecutors say he was paid just $1,000 in cryptocurrency — the first known case involving an Iron Dome operator.
The Best USDT Wallet for Instant Swaps — Why Users Choose Gem Wallet
Gem Wallet is the best USDT wallet for swaps in 2026. Exchange USDT for Bitcoin instantly, securely, and without any registration — directly from the mobile app.
United States
The United States stands as a global hub for financial innovation and blockchain development. From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, the country drives discussions on regulation, Bitcoin ETFs, CBDCs, and institutional crypto adoption.
Polymarket vs CFTC: US Return Hinges on One Man's Vote
Polymarket is negotiating US re-entry with the CFTC while one commissioner holds all the power. The $409,881 Van Dyke scandal and a May 14 vote are the…
David Sacks Steps Down as Crypto Czar: What Changes for US Crypto Regulation
David Sacks steps down as White House Crypto Czar after 130 days. He moves to PCAST with a broader mandate. Key crypto legislation — the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin reserve — remain unfinished.
SEC clarifies tokenized securities, Robinhood pushes tokenization
The SEC's new framework on tokenized securities marks a turning point for the tokenization of shares, while Robinhood raises the challenge for a regulated on-chain financial market.
Wall Street 2.0: NYSE launches challenge of tokenized stocks with 24/7 trading
The New York Stock Exchange develops a blockchain platform for on-chain trading and settlement of shares and ETFs, opening up the markets 24/7.
From tankers to digital wallets: Trump's plan for Venezuela's reserves
After the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the US is betting on Venezuelan oil. But the real conundrum concerns the regime's alleged secret Bitcoin reserves.
Stablecoin: clash between crypto and US banking lobbies
Over 125 crypto companies challenge the US banking lobby over the right to offer returns on stablecoins, with the GENIUS Act in their sights.
US: CFTC approves leveraged Bitcoin spot trading
The CFTC approves leveraged spot trading on Bitcoin in the US for the first time, paving the way for institutional investors.
Texas starts state reserve in Bitcoin
Texas invests 5 million in IBIT and prepares direct custody: first step towards a strategic reserve in Bitcoin.
2026 could bring a wave of new crypto ETFs, Bitwise CIO predicts
With federal agencies operational again, analysts expect a wave of crypto spot ETFs that could divert capital to large-scale digital assets.
TRUMP Coin in Rally: Why November Could Be the Month of the Turning Point
TRUMP, the meme coin on Solana, soars 42%. The price touches $8.6. Accumulation by large holders, the listing of the Canary ETF and a bullish technical signal fuel optimism for November.
Bitcoin Withstands High Rates: Fed and Markets in Tension
Institutional inflows and steady demand offset the dampening effect of tighter monetary policy. Traders now look to the Federal Reserve's signals for direction this week.
Cryptocurrencies in US Pension Funds: Historical Turn
US approves cryptocurrencies in 401(k) pension plans: revolution for 84 million workers.
USA: COIN Act Wants to Ban Crypto Leaders
The COIN Act prohibits the president, vice-president and family members from owning or promoting cryptocurrencies. The aim: to avoid conflicts of interest.
USA: Proposed Law Against AI And Crypto Miners
A proposed US law aims to fine AI and cryptocurrency data centres that exceed emission limits, hitting miners in particular.
Atkins Appointed SEC: Turn in US Crypto Rules
Paul Atkins is the new SEC chairman: confirmed by the Senate, he brings a momentous change in the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the US.
AI
AI is the driving force behind modern innovation, transforming the way we interact with data and technologies.
First AI-Developed Zero-Day: Google Stops It, but Warns the World
Google GTIG confirmed the first AI-developed zero-day on May 11, 2026: a 2FA bypass exploit in an open-source tool, caught before mass exploitation began.
Nvidia Tops $40B in AI Equity in 2026: Beyond the Chip Business
Nvidia committed over $40B in AI equity in the first five months of 2026, including $30B into OpenAI. Jensen Huang is buying the ecosystem, not just selling…
Coinbase Cuts 660 Jobs: Armstrong Bets Big on AI
Coinbase is cutting 660 jobs, 14% of its workforce. Brian Armstrong cites AI efficiency as the driver, with Q1 revenues expected down 26%.
Manfred: First AI Agent to Found a Company in the USA
ClawBank's AI agent Manfred incorporated as a U.S. LLC on May 1, 2026, securing an IRS EIN and an FDIC-insured bank account autonomously. Autonomous trading…
ITA Airways AI Cuts 22,100 Tonnes of CO2 in 2025-2026
ITA Airways has deployed SITA OptiFlight across its full fleet, cutting over 22,100 tonnes of CO₂ and 7,100 tonnes of fuel in 2025-2026 using real-time AI.
Musk Testifies Against OpenAI: Three Days, $130 Billion Demanded
Musk testified for three days in Oakland against OpenAI, demanding $130 billion and Altman's removal. His own contradictions made it a difficult stand.
GPT-5.5 by OpenAI: Agentic AI Enters Banking and Crypto
GPT-5.5, released by OpenAI on April 23, 2026, scores 82.7% on Terminal-Bench 2.0. Bank of New York has deployed it across 220 use cases.
Project Eleven Awards 1 BTC: Bitcoin's Q-Day Is Getting Closer
Researcher Giancarlo Lelli cracked a 15-bit ECC key on cloud quantum hardware, winning 1 BTC. An estimated 6.9 million Bitcoin are already on-chain exposed.
AI LLM Routers Can Drain Your Crypto Wallet
LLM routers — invisible layers between you and AI models — can intercept sensitive data and drain crypto wallets. One verified case: $500,000 stolen.
AI Agents: The Crypto Revolution Reshaping 2026
AI agents are already trading crypto autonomously while users sleep. In 2026, platforms like Supra and Coinbase are building the infrastructure to make this the
AI Agents as Employees: McKinsey's Hybrid Workforce and What It Means in 2026
McKinsey now counts 25,000 AI agents among its workforce. JPMorgan has deployed AI tools to 250,000 employees. The global labor force is no longer purely human — and in 2026, the shift is already well underway.
Visa and Coinbase Launch Autonomous Payments for AI Agents
AI agents can now pay autonomously for digital goods using Visa cards — within user-defined limits. Visa, Coinbase x402, and Nevermined's April 2026 integration marks a turning point for the agentic economy.
Claude Mythos: The AI That Found Thousands of Security Vulnerabilities
Anthropic has developed Claude Mythos, an AI model too dangerous to release publicly — it found thousands of vulnerabilities across every major OS and browser. Enter Project Glasswing.
AI Tokens Defy Market Fear: TAO +90%, RENDER +40%, FET +24%
Crypto markets endured one of their worst quarters in years. But one sector did the exact opposite: AI tokens posted gains of up to 90% while the rest of the market sank.
OpenAI challenges bots: iris-scanning social network on the way
OpenAI is reportedly developing a social network with proof of personhood to eliminate bots. Worldcoin (WLD) soars 16% as interest in biometric digital identity grows.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that operates on a peer-to-peer network, allowing secure and transparent transactions without the need for intermediaries such as banks.
Bitcoin Treasury 2026: 174 Companies Hold 1.18M BTC on Balance
174 public companies held 1,187,898 Bitcoin as of May 12, 2026, per Bitwise Q1 data. Corporate buying ran at 2.8x daily mining output in Q1 alone.
Bitcoin at $78K: Macro Forces and Liquidations Erase Clarity Act Gains
Bitcoin dropped to $78,000 as $500M in longs were liquidated overnight, even as the U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act. Macro headwinds are overriding…
Bitcoin Bull-Bear Indicator Turns Green for First Time in 26 Months
CryptoQuant's Bull-Bear Indicator turned green on May 12, 2026, for the first time since March 2023. BTC trades at $81K with resistance at $82K.
Trump in Beijing with Musk and Huang: Bitcoin at Risk
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 on May 14, 2026, as US April PPI hit 6.0%. Trump met Xi in Beijing alongside Musk, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook.
Kevin Warsh at the Fed: the Pro-Bitcoin Chair Replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh was confirmed to the Fed board on May 12 with a 51-45 Senate vote. The Chair vote followed May 13-14. Warsh called Bitcoin the new gold for…
Canada Bans Crypto ATMs: 4,000 Machines Face Shutdown
Canada proposes banning all 4,000 crypto ATMs nationwide after CAD 704 million in fraud losses in 2025. The first G7 federal ban sets a global precedent.
Powell's Final FOMC: Bitcoin at $78K Faces a Critical Test
Seven of eight FOMC meetings in 2025 ended with Bitcoin falling. Now at $78K, BTC faces Powell's final press conference on April 29 with ETF inflows at $2.12…
Paul Sztorc Forks Bitcoin: Satoshi's 1.1M BTC Put at Stake
Paul Sztorc announced the eCash Bitcoin hard fork on April 24, 2026, targeting block 964,000. The plan to reassign Satoshi's 1.1M BTC — worth ~$40B — has split
Bitcoin Soars Against the Dollar: Most Inverse Correlation Since 2022
Bitcoin's 30-day correlation with the Dollar Index hit -0.90 on April 24, 2026 — the most extreme level since September 2022. Here's what it means.
Strategy Overtakes BlackRock: 815,061 BTC and a Historic Milestone
Strategy now holds 815,061 BTC, overtaking BlackRock IBIT to become the world's largest institutional Bitcoin holder for the first time since Q2 2024.
Venezuela Eyes Bitcoin Oil Reserve: A New Chapter in the Global BTC Race
María C. machado wants Venezuela to sell oil for Bitcoin to build a sovereign reserve. The global BTC reserve race enters a new phase.
Bitcoin to Zero? Why Institutions Are Buying Billions While Retail Panics
Google searches for 'Bitcoin going to zero' hit record highs, yet institutions bought $2.54B in BTC in two weeks. Here's what April 2026 data shows.
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Bitcoin Treasury 2026: 174 Companies Hold 1.18M BTC on Balance
174 public companies held 1,187,898 Bitcoin as of May 12, 2026, per Bitwise Q1 data. Corporate buying ran at 2.8x daily mining output in Q1 alone.
Kraken Cuts 150 Jobs via AI as $20 Billion IPO Hangs in Balance
Kraken's parent Payward cut 150 jobs on May 15, citing AI-driven redundancies. The $20 billion IPO target now looks uncertain, with Bloomberg pointing to 2027.
Bitcoin at $78K: Macro Forces and Liquidations Erase Clarity Act Gains
Bitcoin dropped to $78,000 as $500M in longs were liquidated overnight, even as the U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act. Macro headwinds are overriding…
Bitcoin Bull-Bear Indicator Turns Green for First Time in 26 Months
CryptoQuant's Bull-Bear Indicator turned green on May 12, 2026, for the first time since March 2023. BTC trades at $81K with resistance at $82K.
Polymarket Insider Trading: Where Knowledge Ends and Crime Begins
A U.S. soldier bet $32,537 on Polymarket and collected $436,000 hours later. The CFTC has no clear answer on where legal knowledge ends and insider trading…
THORChain Hit by $10M Exploit: RUNE Drops 10% in Hours
THORChain suspended trading after a $10M cross-chain exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB and Base. RUNE fell 10% to $0.52 within hours.
Bank of England Reverses Stablecoin Rules: What Changes for GBP
The Bank of England admits its stablecoin proposals were too strict. GBP stablecoins hold less than 0.5% of a $315 billion global market as revised rules take…
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