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 […]

The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is pointing to the cryptocurrency industry’s dramatic pivot on government regulation to defend his controversial new proposal for a federal tax on artificial intelligence.

MutliBank Group’s token, $MBG, has entered Europe by becoming available on Bitpanda on Friday, May 12. The company, one of the largest financial derivatives providers in the world, launched its utility token in mid-2025 as a bridge between traditional finance – CFDs, FX and institutional trading – with Web3 themes such as Real-World Asset (RWA) […]

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Ethereum has lost the $2,150 level as selling pressure and market uncertainty combine to erase the recovery that had been building since the February lows. The decline is not gradual — it has the character of a market meeting supply that was positioned and waiting. CryptoOnchain data has identified the origin of that supply, and […]

Bitcoin Magazine Standard Chartered to Absorb Zodia Custody’s Core Business in Digital Asset Consolidation Standard Chartered announced Monday that its non-binding offer to acquire Zodia Custody — the digital asset custodian it co-founded in 2020 through its innovation arm SC Ventures — has been accepted by Zodia’s shareholders and noteholders. The deal, subject to regulatory […]

Key Takeaways: Bitwise officially has launched the Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) that provides investors with direct spot exposure to HYPE. This investment product is a first for a U.S. Hyperliquid ETF, featuring in-house staking. According to Bitwise, Hyperliquid accounts for about 60% of the global open interest of perpetual DEXs on the Onchain platform. Regulated cryptocurrency […]

Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates.

According to Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee, rising oil prices are the biggest reason Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling, and he says the inverse correlation between the two assets has hit the highest level ever recorded. His observation has come at a time when ETH is trading near $2,100, down roughly 3% in 24 hours and […]

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 […]

TL;DR: Arkham data showed SpaceX holding more than $637 million in Bitcoin as the company eyes a possible Nasdaq debut as early as June 12. The listing could target about $75 billion at a valuation near $1.75 trillion, making it the biggest stock market flotation ever. SpaceX ranks among the two largest private corporate Bitcoin […]

TL;DR The tokenized ETF market expanded more than 17,000% over the past year, reaching nearly $442 million in total capitalization across 651 products. Ethereum now hosts more than 72% of the sector, reinforcing its position as the leading blockchain for tokenized financial assets. Ondo Finance remains the dominant issuer with almost 75% market share, while […]

The surge of volatility on the market was expected, but the rising intensity of the selling pressure is the last thing this market needed.

Bitcoin Depot, once the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today (Monday) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company is based in Atlanta. It said it will wind down operations and sell its assets. The filing marks a sharp reversal for […]

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Binance Research said a cluster of Bitcoin on-chain indicators is pointing toward tighter available supply and reduced sell pressure, with exchange balances falling to a six-year low as roughly 500,000 BTC have left trading venues since the COVID-era peak. In a May 17 thread, the research arm of Binance argued that four metrics now point […]

Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance remained at record lows as aggressive BTC futures selling and weakening spot demand pressured BTC below $77,000.

Bitcoin Magazine White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent: ‘A Breakthrough’ The White House is on the verge of a formal announcement on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — and the official leading the charge says the hard part is done. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital […]

Key Takeaways: Gemini reported revenue of $50.3 million, the company has a 42% year-over-year growth in coin volume trade revenue. Even though Winklevoss Capital won’t become a major player in the overall crypto space, it invested $100 million into Gemini, showing they have serious faith in the potential for long-term growth. For once, Gemini is […]

Although there’s no clear resolution in sight for the ongoing war between the US and Iran, and the impact on crypto markets has been predominantly negative, new reports have doubled down that passage through the Strait of Hormuz could involve bitcoin. Citing new information from the semi-official Fars News Agency, Walter Bloomberg indicated that Iran […]

Bitcoin Depot entered Chapter 11 to wind down operations, sell assets, and shut its bitcoin ATM network as state rules tighten. The company cited new compliance burdens, transaction limits, and restrictions affecting BTM operators. Bitcoin Depot Begins Chapter 11 Process Amid Regulatory Pressure Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) announced on May 18 that it initiated […]

Bill Gates is unloading billions of dollars in shares of the company he co-founded, Microsoft (MSFT), while reducing a significant portion of his stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). The 13F filing of the Gates Foundation Trust shows that Gates sold 1,500,000 MSFT shares, valued at $1.04 billion, in Q4 of 2025. The move […]

Giant automaker General Motors (GM) has reached a multi-million dollar deal in California to settle allegations of unlawful sale of data belonging to drivers. According to the California Attorney General Rob Bonta, GM will pay $12.75 million in civil penalties to settle accusations of having collected and kept data belonging to hundreds of thousands of […]

XRP saw a rapid spike in its burn activity after its price went parabolic with an increase of over 11% within 24 hours. This shows that its network activity is growing.

Press release – TOKENWIRE – Cryptocurrency News: Jane Street Dumps 70% of Bitcoin ETFs and Loads $82 Million Into Ethereum – published on …

TL;DR: SBI Group is pushing XRP-linked investment products toward Japan’s mainstream capital markets, including a proposed Bitcoin and XRP ETF for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The ETF proposal targets up to $32 billion in assets under management within three years, but regulatory approval remains pending. Japan’s FSA review, brokerage integration, SBI Remit, Visa collaborations and […]

TL;DR: Analyst Michaël van de Poppe confirmed that the correlation between alternative cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin remains extremely high. The Renzo token recorded a 150% rally from its local lows before its recent market stabilization. Trading metrics indicate that if Bitcoin registers a 3% to 4% drop, altcoins could decline between 15% and 25%. During Monday’s […]

According to a recent on-chain study, the Bitcoin market has entered another crucial phase, driven by a growing divergence between retail and whale activity. Whale Positioning Diverges Sharply From Retail Optimism In an X post on May 16, crypto analyst Joao Wedson highlights a clear schism between Bitcoin retail and whale activity. This post’s assertion […]

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The chief executive of the largest bank in the US warns that markets are flashing froth while trading at all-time high levels. In a new Bloomberg interview, Jamie Dimon says he’s seeing signs of excess in the markets. He also notes that investors appear to be taking more risks, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe […]

Bitcoin trades between $76,900 to $77,465 on May 18, 2026, at 9:40 a.m. ET as traders assess mixed technical signals across multiple timeframes. While broader trend structure remains constructive above major support zones, short-term momentum indicators continue to reflect a cautious tone amid resistance near the $78,400 area. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the 1-hour chart, […]