Adam Back says bitcoin is beating DeFi
Blockstream CEO Adam Back told Consensus Miami 2026 that bitcoin is winning a security war against DeFi, and that pension funds and sovereign entities are the next buyers. Blockstream CEO Adam Back argued at Consensus Miami 2026 that Bitcoin’s comparatively…...
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Blume rejects DeFi structures for crypto lending
Bitcoin lenders at Consensus Miami 2026 said crypto lending must look and feel more like traditional banking if it wants institutional capital to keep flowing in. Bitcoin lenders at Consensus Miami 2026 argued that the future of crypto lending does…...
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Ashley Moody defends Washington’s approach to crypto
Senator Ashley Moody took the Consensus Miami 2026 stage on Thursday to tell the crypto industry how she sees the relationship between Washington and digital assets. Senator Ashley Moody took the Consensus Miami 2026 stage on Thursday alongside Digital Chamber…...
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Trump Jr. defends World Liberty at Consensus
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff took the main stage at Consensus Miami 2026 on Thursday to defend World Liberty Financial as the project fights a federal lawsuit from Justin Sun. Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff took the Consensus…...
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Eric Trump defends American Bitcoin’s record quarter loss
American Bitcoin posted an $81.8 million net loss in Q1 2026, even as the Trump-backed miner set a new quarterly production record of 817 BTC and cut its mining cost by 23%. American Bitcoin reported a net loss of $81.8…...
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Michael Saylor says Strategy is turning Bitcoin into “digital credit” and “digital equity”
Michael Saylor says Strategy is “converting digital capital Bitcoin into digital credit (STRC) and digital equity (MSTR),” pitching a three‑layer capital stack with BTC as reserve asset, STRC as yield‑focused credit, and MSTR as the levered equity layer. Michael Saylor,…...
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SoFi’s crypto relaunch earns $121m, keeps $852k
SoFi generated $121.6 million in crypto transaction revenue in Q1 2026, its first detailed public disclosure since the bank relaunched crypto trading, but $120.7 million of that went to costs. SoFi’s relaunched crypto unit generated $121.6 million in transaction revenue…...
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Core Scientific dumps bitcoin to fund AI shift
Core Scientific sold $208 million in bitcoin in Q1 2026 to fund its shift to AI data center operations, as colocation revenue surpassed mining for the first time. Core Scientific sold 2,385 bitcoin for $208.3 million in the first quarter…...
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Kraken buys Hong Kong stablecoin firm Reap for $600 million in Asia push
Kraken’s $600 million acquisition of Reap folds a Hong Kong stablecoin business‑payments specialist into its stack, with Payward issuing stock at a $20 billion valuation to anchor its IPO‑era M&A currency. Kraken’s parent company Payward Inc. has agreed to acquire…...
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Anthropic’s on-chain pre-IPO market value jumps to $1.2 trillion, overtakes OpenAI for the first time
Anthropic’s tokenized pre‑IPO shares now imply a $1.2T valuation—above OpenAI—showing how on‑chain markets are front‑running late‑stage AI pricing before any IPO. In February 2026, Anthropic closed a Series G round at a $380 billion post-money valuation, led by GIC and Coatue, already…...
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Pi Network consolidates around $0.18 as market weighs long-term narrative against near-term drift
Across major aggregators, Pi Network (PI) is quoted today at roughly $0.179 per PI, with 24‑hour trading volume near $28–35 million. One representative feed has PI at $0.1782 and down about 2–3% on the day, placing it in the mid‑cap range with…...
Read MoreGate rolls out localized fiat on-ramps in CIS, chasing ~$650M in daily volume
Gate has rolled out localized fiat on‑ramps for selected CIS countries, letting users fund Gate accounts in domestic currencies and move into mainstream crypto without cross‑border friction. Gate’s CIS-focused fiat channel allows users to fund their accounts in local currency…...
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BNY Mellon lifts Strategy stake to 1 million shares worth $187.2 million
BNY Mellon has increased its holdings in Strategy (MSTR) to 1 million shares worth about $187.2 million, deepening its use of the Bitcoin treasury company as a proxy for BTC exposure without holding coins directly. The Bank of New York…...
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Elon Musk opens xAI data centers to Anthropic in surprise AI deal
Anthropic has struck an unexpected deal with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to expand computing capacity for its Claude AI models. The agreement gives Anthropic access to 300 megawatts of new compute power from SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data center in Memphis, Tennessee,…...
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TrustedVolumes confirms $6.7 million exploit, seeks “constructive” talks with hacker
TrustedVolumes has confirmed it was hacked for roughly $6.7 million and says it is willing to negotiate a bounty and “mutually acceptable solution” with the attacker. In a post on X, the 1inch‑linked liquidity provider said the stolen funds are…...
Read MoreBitcoin stalls at 200-day average, rekindling fears of a “false breakout”
Bitcoin failed to clear its 200‑day simple moving average near $83,300 and slipped back under $81,000, reviving comparisons with the March 2022 breakout that quickly reversed into a deep selloff. Bitcoin’s latest rally hit a wall just below its 200‑day…...
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Microsoft faces clean energy challenge as AI infrastructure spending climbs
Microsoft is reconsidering one of its biggest climate commitments as spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to surge. According to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, the company is debating whether to delay or drop its “100/100/0”…...
Read MoreZachXBT accuses LAB founder of CEX manipulation that “harms retail investors”
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has accused the founder of LAB of running centralized exchange manipulation schemes that he says “harm retail investors,” after a private warning DM was read and ignored ZachXBT alleged in a new post on X that the…...
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Here’s why Toncoin price rallied over 100% this week
Toncoin price went parabolic this week, surging more than 100% after Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a major strategic overhaul that places Telegram directly at the center of The Open Network ecosystem. According to data from crypto.news, Toncoin (TON) climbed…...
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Fed’s Collins pushes back on cut talk, wants “either way” guidance
Boston Fed President Susan Collins backed holding rates steady and urged the Fed to strip out language that implicitly points to cuts as the next move, reinforcing a higher‑for‑longer stance that has repeatedly whipsawed crypto when markets price in dovish…...
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US jobless claims come in at 200,000; strong labor data keeps pressure on crypto
Initial US jobless claims came in at 200,000 for the week ending May 2, beating the 205,000 consensus and reinforcing a picture of a still‑resilient labor market that keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve to delay or dilute rate cuts…...
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Ethereum price prediction: ETH holds near $2,350 as markets eye grind higher into 2026
Ethereum is trading around $2,350 today with a live market cap near $281 billion and more than $20 billion in 24‑hour volume, sitting far below its $4,955 all‑time high but well above the sub‑$1,000 lows of the last bear market.…...
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Dogecoin price prediction: can DOGE break out of its $0.10 range?
Dogecoin is trading around $0.11 with a market cap near $18.9 billion and more than $2.6 billion in 24‑hour volume, still sitting over 80% below its 2021 peak but firmly inside the top‑10 coins by size. Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently…...
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Can Solana price break $100 as bullish MACD crossover approaches?
Solana price rallied nearly 8% over the past week but faced resistance at $90 on Thursday. Can the token finally break past the key psychological barrier with a bullish MACD crossover approaching? According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price…...
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Crypto traders face 22% tax as South Korea locks 2027 timeline
South Korea plans to tax crypto gains above 2.5 million won at 22% from January 2027, with exchanges preparing investor reporting rules now....
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Reform UK faces scrutiny over Farage’s £5M gift from crypto billionaire
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has rejected demands to disclose a £5 million personal gift from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, arguing that the payment fell outside parliamentary reporting requirements. According to comments Farage gave to broadcasters on Tuesday, legal advice…...
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Core Scientific shares slip as Q1 loss offsets revenue growth
Core Scientific posted a $347M Q1 loss despite higher revenue as AI colocation growth offset weaker Bitcoin self-mining income....
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XRP sell pressure hits 2021 lows but can bulls clear $1.45?
XRP whale inflows to Binance hit their lowest level since 2021 as traders watch $1.45 resistance for a possible move toward $1.80 near-term....
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Ethereum price confirms bullish setup as institutional demand holds firm, breakout ahead?
Ethereum price has pared off some gains after facing resistance at $2,400 this week. A confirmed bullish pattern on the chart, however, positions it for strong upside in the coming sessions. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose…...
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Leading crypto presales today: BlockchainFX leads as ETF inflows revive market confidence
BlockchainFX gains momentum as investors seek utility-focused crypto presales in the 2026 market. The digital asset sector is undergoing a significant structural shift as institutional capital establishes a new floor for the broader market. While Bitcoin captures headlines with its…...
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Bitcoin reserves hit 2023 lows but is the bottom confirmed?
Bitcoin reserves on Binance, OKX and Gemini fell by nearly 100,000 BTC as analysts watch $88K for stronger bottom confirmation....
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New wealth trends in 2026: XRP, SHRMiner cloud mining are changing investment logic
Investors turn to XRP and SHRMiner as shifting markets reshape global asset allocation strategies. The global financial market in 2026 is undergoing a new round of structural changes. A high-interest-rate environment, shifts in capital flows, and the accelerated development of…...
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Bitcoin ETFs pull in $1.7B in five-day inflow streak
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have extended their inflow streak to five straight sessions, drawing nearly $1.7 billion as institutional demand has continued alongside Bitcoin’s recovery above $80,000. According to SoSoValue data, the group of spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $46.3…...
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Grayscale adds ENA and removes AERO in Q1 fund rebalance
Grayscale added ENA and removed AERO from its DeFi Fund in Q1 2026, while its Smart Contract Fund kept ETH and SOL as leading holdings....
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Upbit adds B3 Korean won pair as Base token gains Korea access
Upbit listed B3 on its Korean won market via Base, adding trading controls and network rules as the layer-3 token gains direct Korea access....
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Bitcoin price reclaims $81K as Iran says U.S. peace proposal “under review”
Bitcoin price rebounded back above $81,000 as investor risk-on sentiment improved after Iran signalled that it was reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war between the two nations. After falling over 2.3% from a 4-month high of $82,751 on…...
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Bittrex asks court to void $24M SEC settlement over crypto stance
Bittrex has asked a U.S. federal court to overturn its $24 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the regulator abandoned the crypto enforcement approach used against the exchange under the Biden administration. According to a motion filed…...
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BNY brings $59T custody power to Abu Dhabi crypto push
BNY plans Abu Dhabi crypto custody with Finstreet and ADI Foundation, starting with BTC and ETH before stablecoins and tokenized asset work....
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Swiss bank AMINA brings Canton Coin into regulated finance
Swiss crypto bank AMINA has become the first FINMA-regulated lender to offer custody and trading support for Canton Coin. According to AMINA, the new integration gives clients regulated access to the Canton Network, a blockchain built for capital markets activity…...
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Near One warns quantum attacks could create crypto ownership crisis
Near One warns quantum attacks could make crypto ownership hard to prove as NEAR prepares a quantum-safe signing testnet rollout by Q2 2026....
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AE Coin and USDU launch regulated UAE stablecoin conversion rail
AE Coin and USD Universal have introduced a regulated stablecoin conversion framework in the UAE that enables near-instant exchange between UAE dirham and U.S. dollar-backed payment tokens for institutional use. According to a March 7 announcement the system has been…...
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Bithumb targets Vietnam crypto exchange market through SSID deal
Bithumb signs an SSID partnership to explore a licensed Vietnam crypto exchange as regulators push trading toward local platforms this year....
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Samourai Wallet co-founder seeks donations after $2M legal debt
Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has appealed for public donations after legal costs tied to his U.S. criminal case left him with more than $2 million in debt and a $250,000 court-imposed fine. According to a Wednesday post Rodriguez published…...
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President Trump sons’ Bitcoin miner stumbles with $82M Q1 loss
American Bitcoin reported an $81.7M Q1 loss and missed revenue estimates despite record mining output and lower Bitcoin production costs....
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Bakkt and Zoth partner to target the South Asia remittance market with stablecoins
Bakkt and Zoth have entered into a strategic partnership framework to build a compliant stablecoin payment infrastructure across remittance corridors connecting the U.S., South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. According to a press release shared with crypto.news,…...
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TrustedVolumes exploit fuels fresh debate over safer DeFi lending
1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz says DeFi needs intent-based lending after TrustedVolumes lost nearly $6M and Kelp DAO exposed pool risks....
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Aave completes liquidation of Kelp DAO attacker’s final rsETH positions
Aave Labs has completed the liquidation of the Kelp DAO attacker’s remaining rsETH-backed positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum, moving the DeFi United recovery effort closer to restoring full backing for the restaked Ether token after April’s $293 million exploit. Aave…...
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Crypto PAC-backed Baird wins Indiana primary after $514K ad push
Crypto-backed Republican James Baird won Indiana’s primary after $514K in PAC support, as Fairshake expands its 2026 election push....
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Samsung SDS to build South Korea’s tokenized securities system
Samsung SDS will build KSD's token securities platform as South Korea prepares blockchain-based securities rules for February 2027 rollout....
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JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple test tokenized Treasury settlement on XRPL
JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple and Ondo completed a cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption using XRPL and bank settlement rails in a test....
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