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Kraken and MoneyGram Launch Crypto Cashout Network Across 100+ Countries
Kraken is joining forces with MoneyGram to make crypto cashouts far more practical, giving users a global route from digital assets into local fiat across nearly 500,000 locations in more than 100 countries. Nearly 500,000 MoneyGram cashout locations Available in 100+ countries Built for users in volatile markets Strengthens Kraken’s global off-ramp network This is […]
Read MoreStrategy Says Bitcoin Gain Hit 63,410 BTC as Holdings Near 815,000 BTC
Michael Saylor is once again flexing Strategy’s Bitcoin stack, saying the company has generated 63,410 BTC in “Bitcoin Gain” since the start of 2026 — a figure he pegs at roughly $5.1 billion. 63,410 BTC in “Bitcoin Gain” since the start of 2026 About $5.1 billion at current prices More than 815,000 BTC held by […]
Read MoreKresus and Canton Push Institutional Blockchain Into Production with Tokenized RWA Platform
Kresus and Canton Network are trying to move institutional blockchain from lab experiments to live systems that actually handle real assets, real users, and real market pressure. Goal: shift institutional blockchain from pilot to production Focus: tokenized private market assets and real-world assets (RWA) Tools: enterprise wallet infrastructure, tokenization systems, and KITE middleware Use case: […]
Read MoreRipple Shares DPRK Threat Intel as Crypto Security Shifts to Insider Attacks
Ripple is sharing internal threat intelligence with Crypto ISAC to help crypto firms spot North Korean-linked attacks earlier, as the industry’s biggest security headaches keep shifting from code bugs to human compromise. Ripple is contributing DPRK threat intel to Crypto ISAC Attacks are moving from smart contract exploits to infiltration and social engineering Drift and […]
Read MoreBitcoin Above $80K Wakes Dormant BTC as $1.03B Moves After Years of Silence
Bitcoin’s return above $80,000 has done what bull runs do best: it’s waking up coins that have been sitting around doing absolutely nothing for years. On May 5, CryptoQuant flagged 12,849 BTC worth roughly $1.03 billion moving after about two to three years of dormancy, a sign that long-term holders may be taking profits, reshuffling […]
Read MoreBullish Buys Equiniti for $4.2B to Build Tokenized Securities Rails
Bullish bets $4.2B on tokenized securities with Equiniti deal Bullish is going far beyond crypto trading, agreeing to buy Equiniti in a roughly $4.2 billion deal that could help it build the rails for tokenized securities, stablecoin settlement, and 24/7 market access if regulators give the green light. Deal value: about $4.2 billion Structure: $1.85 […]
Read MoreStrive Buys 444 BTC as Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Race Heats Up
Strive Asset Management just added another 444 BTC to its balance sheet, spending about $34 million as the corporate Bitcoin treasury race keeps heating up. Meanwhile, Strategy took a one-week breather after a four-week buying streak, reminding everyone that even the most relentless BTC stackers occasionally need to reload the ammo. Strive bought 444 BTC […]
Read MoreKraken Sues Etana Over $25M Client Fund Misuse, Completes Bitnomial Acquisition
Payward, the company behind Kraken, has filed a lawsuit accusing former custodian Etana Custody and its CEO Brandon Rusell of misusing more than $25 million in client funds, falsifying balances, and running what it calls a “Ponzi-like” scheme. At the same time, Kraken is pushing deeper into regulated U.S. derivatives after completing its Bitnomial acquisition. […]
Read MoreHoskinson Defends Cardano Leios as Scaling Criticism Grows
Cardano Scaling Criticism Grows As Hoskinson Defends Leios Plan Cardano is back in the familiar crossfire of ambition versus execution, and Charles Hoskinson is pushing back hard against claims that the network chose governance over scaling. His message is blunt: the “governance over scaling” narrative is a “false narrative”, and Cardano has been grinding away […]
Read MoreToncoin Jumps 22% as Telegram Integration Drives Real TON Demand
Toncoin (TON) jumped 22% as Telegram integration starts looking less like marketing gloss and more like actual ecosystem demand. That’s the kind of move crypto loves to pretend is “inevitable” after the fact, but here there are real usage metrics behind the pop. TON rose 22% after breaking out of consolidation. Telegram integration is driving […]
Read MoreHaun Ventures Raises $1B for Crypto Infrastructure, Tokenization and AI Agents
Haun Ventures is putting $1 billion behind a blunt thesis: crypto infrastructure still matters, tokenization is maturing, and AI agents may be the next big reason blockchains get used for real. $1 billion raised for crypto financial infrastructure, tokenization, and AI agents AI agents are being eyed as software that can spend, buy, and settle […]
Read MoreDash Setups, CLARITY Act, and Airdrops Drive Telegram Crypto Buzz as Fear Lingers
Telegram crypto traders are treating Dash setups, the CLARITY Act, and airdrop claims like a checklist rather than a love letter, while the broader market still sits in fear and refuses to act like everything is fine. Dash (DASH) long signals drew heavy Telegram attention CLARITY Act optimism met a still-cautious market mood Kaito and […]
Read MoreStellar and MoneyGram Expand Stablecoin Remittances in Latin America
Stellar and MoneyGram are doubling down on Latin America, extending their partnership for several more years as stablecoin-based payments move from crypto buzzword territory into actual remittance infrastructure. Multi-year extension: Stellar Development Foundation and MoneyGram extend their partnership Latin America focus: Colombia is live, El Salvador has been added, and more markets are coming in […]
Read MoreBitcoin 200-Week Moving Average Tops $60K as Long-Term Bull Trend Holds
Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average has climbed above $60,000, a clean signal that the long-term trend remains firmly intact even while shorter timeframes keep acting like a caffeinated raccoon. 200-week moving average above $60K Bitcoin price structure remains bullish Institutional and corporate demand is still present Adam Back sees adoption, not just a chart move Miners, […]
Read MoreAdam Back Adds €1.1M to Capital B as Bitcoin Treasury Bet Deepens
Adam Back has put another €1.1 million behind Capital B, strengthening one of Europe’s most visible Bitcoin treasury plays while giving himself more room to deepen his stake. €1.1 million raised through 10 million share subscription warrants Adam Back took all the warrants himself Convertible bond terms were eased to make conversion simpler Capital B […]
Read MoreArbitrum Price Prediction Turns Bearish as ARB Sinks, Pepeto Presale Races Ahead
Arbitrum price prediction turns sour as ARB sits near $0.1184 and Pepeto’s presale pushes toward a listing Arbitrum’s network keeps building, but ARB’s price keeps reminding holders that utility and market performance are not the same thing. While Arbitrum DAO votes on releasing frozen ETH tied to a Kelp DAO exploit recovery, ARB remains trapped […]
Read MoreArmstrong Urges Senate to Move CLARITY Act After Stablecoin Yield Deal
Brian Armstrong just gave the Senate a blunt nudge to move the CLARITY Act forward after lawmakers struck a compromise on stablecoin yield rules. The deal removes a major roadblock, but the bill still has a long congressional obstacle course ahead. Armstrong’s message: “Mark it up.” Stablecoin yield compromise: no bank-like interest, but real usage […]
Read MoreLummis Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation
Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging Congress to move fast on the CLARITY Act, saying the U.S. needs a real crypto framework before it keeps driving Bitcoin and digital asset innovation into a legal swamp. Lummis wants the CLARITY Act passed quickly The bill aims to bring clearer Bitcoin and crypto regulation Current U.S. policy is […]
Read MoreWestern Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Cross-Border Payments
Western Union has officially launched USDPT, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, as the 175-year-old money-transfer giant tries to sharpen its cross-border payments business and stay useful in a market that is moving faster than its old-school rails. USDPT is live on Solana Anchorage Digital is issuing the stablecoin Designed to improve cross-border […]
Read MoreBitcoin Slips on Fed and Geopolitical Risk, But Market Liquidity Recovers
Bitcoin took a macro beating in early 2026, but the market’s plumbing held up far better than the price chart suggested. Fed expectations and geopolitics drove the move: not crypto-native drama. Liquidity recovered: spot market depth thinned, then rebuilt. Leverage got reset: perpetual futures open interest dropped hard before rebounding. BTC traded like a risk […]
Read MoreBitcoin PACTs Could Let Satoshi Prove He’s Alive Before Quantum Threats Hit
Paradigm Bitcoin launches PACTs, a quantum proposal that could let Satoshi prove he is still alive PACTs: Provable Address-Control Timestamps Goal: Privately timestamp proof of Bitcoin key ownership Why it matters: Quantum computers could eventually break legacy Bitcoin signatures Big names in the mix: Dan Robinson, Jameson Lopp, Adam Back, Satoshi Nakamoto Robinson published PACTs […]
Read MoreFINRA Approves Securitize as U.S. Transfer Agent for Tokenized Securities
FINRA has approved Securitize Securities LLC to operate as a U.S. transfer agent for tokenized securities, a small-sounding move that could have big implications for tokenized IPOs and broader blockchain-based capital markets. FINRA approval gives Securitize a stronger regulated footing in the U.S. Securitize Securities LLC can now act as a transfer agent for tokenized […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Crypto Exchanges Reject Tougher AML Rules for Overseas Transfers
South Korean crypto exchanges are pushing back against proposed anti-money laundering rules that would force them to collect and verify more customer information, including for overseas transactions. The industry says the move would add serious cost and friction without necessarily stopping the crooks. South Korea crypto exchanges are resisting stricter AML requirements. The proposed changes […]
Read MoreOhio Senate Race Puts CLARITY Act Crypto Regulation Bill Under Pressure
The CLARITY Act faces new pressure from Ohio Senate race is running straight into Washington’s favorite pastime: turning policy into campaign ammo. Ohio’s Senate race is adding fresh pressure to a crypto market structure bill that was supposed to bring order to U.S. digital asset regulation. Ohio Senate race is now shaping the CLARITY Act […]
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