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news.bitcoin.com Galaxy Digital and Sharplink Launch $125 Million Institutional DeFi Yield Fund

The two companies entered into a non-binding agreement to launch a $125 million initiative that seeks to put Sharplink’s ETH treasury to work. The company stated that the funds will be deployed across onchain liquidity strategies and in support of early-stage protocols. Sharplink and Galaxy Partner To Deploy $125M DeFi Ecosystem Liquidity Fund Decentralized finance […]

news.bitcoin.com South Koreans Pull $41B From Crypto as Bitcoin Slump Pushes Cash Into Stocks

The total value of virtual assets held by South Korean investors plummeted by over $41 billion in roughly one year, according to Bank of Korea data. Massive Capital Migration to Stocks The value of virtual assets held by domestic investors in South Korea has plummeted by more than $41 billion (60 trillion won) over the […]

bitcoinist.com White House Crypto Advisor Fires Back At Bank CEOs In Stablecoin Rewards Clash

As the highly anticipated markup of the crypto market structure bill approaches, the White House’s top crypto advisor has slammed the banking industry’s CEOs amid efforts to reopen the stablecoin rewards debate. Related Reading: Trump Media’s Crypto Bet Implodes With Massive $406M Quarterly Loss ABA CEO Urges Banks To Block Stablecoin Rewards On Sunday, the […]

news.bitcoin.com Circle Internet Group Gains 16% as Arc Blockchain Raise Draws Blackrock and Apollo

While American bankers, lawmakers, stablecoin issuers, and crypto exchanges trade barbs, Circle investors appear entirely unbothered. Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) closed roughly 16% higher on Monday at Wall Street’s close, after the stablecoin issuer announced a $222 million pre-launch token sale for its new layer-one (L1) blockchain project, Arc, backed by Blackrock, A16z, Apollo, […]

btcmanager.com Boundary’s USBD aims to turn stablecoins into an on-chain “verifiable” dollar

Galaxy Ventures‑backed Boundary Labs is preparing to launch USBD, an over‑collateralized Ethereum stablecoin that swaps monthly attestations for continuous on‑chain verification of reserves and net asset value while pushing yield into a separate sUSBD token aimed at institutional risk‑takers. Boundary…

bitcoinist.com Here Are The Major Bitcoin Levels To Watch After Breaking $80,000

Bitcoin has done something it had not managed since late January: close a week above $80,000. Bitcoin bulls now have a stronger argument after BTC pushed through the $78,000 to $80,000 bearish order block, but the next phase is not yet easy to predict.  What comes next, however, depends entirely on whether Bitcoin bulls can […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies Bitcoin price is trading around $82,000, moving in a narrow range as strong ETF inflows and regulatory uncertainty dominate market sentiment. This post Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

news.bitcoin.com OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the US

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus conditional approval to establish Augustus Bank, N.A., a clearing bank built from the ground up around stablecoin and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Augustus Clears First OCC Hurdle for AI Clearing Bank The New York-based company, formerly known as Ivy, announced the conditional approval […]

cryptobriefing.com European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes

The EU's sanctions highlight the urgent need for enhanced crypto regulation, increasing compliance demands and reshaping digital finance oversight. The post European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Kiyosaki Has Been Stacking Silver Since 1965, Says It’s Now One of His Best Investments

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says silver, which he first began accumulating in 1965 at age 18 when it cost pennies, has grown into one of the best investments of his life. 60 Years of Silver Stacking and Kiyosaki Isn’t Done Robert Kiyosaki, the bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and one […]

cryptobriefing.com OpenAI spins out DeployCo with $4B funding to embed AI engineers directly into enterprises

OpenAI's DeployCo initiative signals a shift towards AI implementation services, challenging traditional consulting firms and reshaping enterprise AI integration. The post OpenAI spins out DeployCo with $4B funding to embed AI engineers directly into enterprises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Iuliia Mendel: Zelensky is a major obstacle to peace, his leadership style raises emotional instability, and underreported corruption complicates Ukraine’s international support | Tucker Carlson

Zelensky's leadership faces scrutiny as perceptions of heroism clash with allegations of corruption and manipulation. The post Iuliia Mendel: Zelensky is a major obstacle to peace, his leadership style raises emotional instability, and underreported corruption complicates Ukraine’s international support | Tucker Carlson appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Banks Ramp Up Stablecoin Yield War Ahead of Pivotal Senate Crypto Bill Vote

Introduction: A High-Stakes Clash in Crypto Regulation The world of blockchain and cryptocurrency is heating up with a major battle between traditional banks and crypto innovators. Banking groups are pushing hard against rules that could let stablecoins offer yields. This […] The post Banks Ramp Up Stablecoin Yield War Ahead of Pivotal Senate Crypto Bill Vote appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Crypto’s Promise vs. Peril: Why Congress Needs Ethics Rules in Blockchain Legislation Now

Crypto’s Promise vs. Peril: Why Congress Needs Ethics Rules in Blockchain Legislation Now Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology hold huge promise. They can change how we handle money, making it faster, cheaper, and open to everyone. Imagine people in underserved areas […] The post Crypto’s Promise vs. Peril: Why Congress Needs Ethics Rules in Blockchain Legislation Now appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Ripple Secures $200M to Expand Ripple Prime Platform

TLDR Ripple secured $200 million in funding from Neuberger Berman to expand its prime brokerage platform. The company will use the capital to increase margin capacity across traditional and digital asset markets. Ripple rebranded Hidden Road as Ripple Prime after acquiring it for $1.25 billion in 2025. Ripple Prime reported that its revenue has tripled [...] The post Ripple Secures $200M to Expand Ripple Prime Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China

White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett opposes creating a new federal bureaucracy for AI approvals, warning it could push innovation to China as the admin weighs an executive order. The post Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com SEC Slaps Fintech with $230K Fine Over Fake Blockchain Promises: What Investors Need to Know

Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Blockchain Hype In the fast-moving world of crypto and fintech, bold claims about blockchain tech can attract big investments. But what happens when those claims turn out to be smoke and mirrors? On April 27, […] The post SEC Slaps Fintech with $230K Fine Over Fake Blockchain Promises: What Investors Need to Know appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com ICBA Warns Kraken OCC Charter Bid Threatens US Bank Deposits and Financial Stability

Community bankers are pushing back hard now that crypto exchanges are applying for national trust bank charters, with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) calling the move a threat to financial stability and consumer protections. At the same time, other bankers are concerned with the CLARITY Act and stablecoins. ICBA Tells OCC to Rescind […]

bitcoinist.com Zcash Is Up 1,500% And Its Biggest Backer Says This Is Why

Zcash’s sharp revival did not happen by accident, according to Josh Swihart, who argues that ZEC’s roughly 1,500% rally reflects a multi-year reset across governance, product strategy, narrative positioning and organizational structure. In a detailed update, Swihart framed Zcash’s recent strength as the result of hard decisions made in 2023 and 2024 that are now […]

blockonomi.com Bitmine Slows Ether Buys After Acquiring 1M ETH in 2026

TLDR Bitmine reduced its weekly ether purchases after months of rapid accumulation in 2026. The company bought 26,659 ETH last week, worth about $63 million at current prices. Bitmine now holds more than 5.2 million ETH, which equals about 4.31% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. Tom Lee said the firm slowed buying as it approached its [...] The post Bitmine Slows Ether Buys After Acquiring 1M ETH in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Holds Above $81,500 as $135M in Leveraged Crypto Positions Get Liquidated

After hitting a peak of $82,458 late Sunday, bitcoin spent the afternoon of Monday testing resistance near $82,000. Bitcoin Battles Resistance Above $81,000 Bitcoin carried the momentum that saw it reclaim the $80,000 threshold and reach a peak of $82,458 late Sunday into the new working week, holding above $80,500 for much of Monday morning. […]

blockonomi.com Ronin Schedules Upgrade to Become Ethereum Layer 2

TLDR Ronin will migrate from an independent sidechain to an Ethereum layer 2 on May 12. The network will execute a hard fork at block 55,577,490 and pause activity for about 10 hours. Ronin said all transfers, swaps, and smart contract interactions will stop during the downtime. The upgrade will introduce a Proof of Distribution [...] The post Ronin Schedules Upgrade to Become Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com Tether Expands Open-Source Push With New Developer Grants For AI And Payment Infrastructure

Tether’s presence in decentralized tech space is growing due to the launch of its developer grants program designed to fund open-source tools for local-first AI systems and independent payment infrastructure. This announcement, made on May 11, is part of a wider push by the stablecoin issuer to reduce dependency on centralized cloud services, custodial platforms as well as third-party APIs and to speed up development of peer-to-peer financial applications. According to the company, winners of the grants will gain financial support while developing inside Tether’s open technology stack with funding paid out for achieving technical milestones rather than in an The post Tether Expands Open-Source Push With New Developer Grants For AI And Payment Infrastructure appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Huma Finance Exploit Hits Legacy Contracts As Platform Maintains Stability And Accelerates Transition To V2 System

While challenges remain, the decentralized finance sector is moving forward, and Huma Finance’s exploit serves to highlight both some of the weaknesses associated with legacy infrastructure and the strengths that new blockchain architectures provide. The market had experienced reports of its preceding smart contracts attack, but by acting quickly and continuing with structural improvements, the platform was able to contain it. Meanwhile, the wider Huma Finance ecosystem continues to maintain integrity with user funds kept safe and the platform’s current token sustainably ticking over. Hack On Polygon Taking Advantage Of Legacy Contracts Huma Finance tweeted its deprecated V1 BaseCreditPool contracts The post Huma Finance Exploit Hits Legacy Contracts As Platform Maintains Stability And Accelerates Transition To V2 System appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com MARA Set to Post Q1 Loss as AI Strategy Gains Focus

TLDR MARA is expected to report a first-quarter loss on revenue of $184.21 million and earnings per share of $2.34. Bitcoin prices fell about 25% during the quarter, which pressured MARA’s digital asset holdings and earnings. The company sold 15,133 BTC for about $1.1 billion to strengthen liquidity and repurchase $1.0 billion in convertible notes. [...] The post MARA Set to Post Q1 Loss as AI Strategy Gains Focus appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com SHIB and Pi Move Sideways, BlockDAG Takes the Market Lead With a Live Casino and Utility Stack! Is It the Best Crypto to Buy Now?

The crypto market is moving, but not every coin is moving in the right direction. Shiba Inu price prediction points to weak demand and fading hype, with support sitting precariously near $0.000005 and no clear catalyst to push it higher. Likewise, Pi Network price hovers around $0.18, stuck in a sideways drift and waiting for [...] The post SHIB and Pi Move Sideways, BlockDAG Takes the Market Lead With a Live Casino and Utility Stack! Is It the Best Crypto to Buy Now? appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Senate Banking Panel to Debate CLARITY Act May 14

TLDR The Senate Banking Committee scheduled May 14 for the markup of the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers will debate amendments before voting on whether to advance the bill to the Senate floor. The House previously passed the CLARITY Act with a 294–134 bipartisan vote. The bill would define regulatory boundaries between the SEC and the CFTC. [...] The post Senate Banking Panel to Debate CLARITY Act May 14 appeared first on Blockonomi.