Month: May 2026

Fairshake poll finds voters distrust crypto and AI

A Fairshake poll finds 45% of Americans call crypto too risky as industry PACs deploy over $100 million into midterms. Summary A Public First poll conducted for Politico found 45% of Americans say investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the…

Middle East tensions, oil prices complicate Fed rate cut outlook for 2026

## Market Snapshot The market for a Fed rate cut by the June 2026 meeting is priced at 3.6% YES, down from 7% a week ago. The likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September 2026 stands at 26.8% YES,…

Solana Trades Flat: Is This the ‘Boring’ Entry Point Beginners Have Been Waiting For?

Solana is doing almost nothing right now, and that might actually matter. SOL price is sitting at $84.94, up just 1.00% on the day, drifting inside a tight intraday band of $84.05 to $85.07. That is not a typo, the…

Kraken, Moneygram Expand Crypto Off-Ramps Across 100+ Countries

Key Takeaways: Kraken partnered with Moneygram to support crypto-to-cash withdrawals across more than 100 countries. Customers can access local currency through Moneygram’s regulated international cash pickup network. Expansion plans include local bank deposits, cross-border flows, and additional money movement options….

Circle Shares Jump 20% as Lawmakers Reach Stablecoin Deal

Five major banking trade groups issued a joint statement opposing the compromise barely hours after its release. Circle Internet Group’s stock jumped nearly 20% on Monday after two US senators announced a bipartisan compromise on one of the most…

Wall Street warns legacy markets lag crypto speed

Wall Street executives warned at Consensus 2026 that legacy markets built for slower trading are breaking under 24/7 crypto pressure. Summary Top executives at Consensus 2026 in Miami warned that traditional financial infrastructure was designed for human-paced, scheduled trading. Round-the-clock,…

Strategy Posts $12.54B Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 818,334 BTC

Key Takeaways: Strategy posted a $12.54 billion net loss in Q1 2026 driven by $14.46 billion unrealized bitcoin losses. Revenue increased 11.9% year over year to $124.3 million in the quarter, but earnings were dominated by digital asset volatility. Financing…

Solana

Solana ETFs Surge to $750M as Investors Largely Ignore Volatility

Despite volatile markets, Solana ETFs recorded $750M inflows, limited outflows, rising validator adoption, and rapid stablecoin growth. Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to attract investor interest since their launch in the United States on October 28. According…

Beijing blocks Meta’s $2B Manus deal amid US-China tensions

## Market Snapshot Trump’s Visit to China markets are currently priced at 0.1% YES for May 5, 0.2% YES for May 7, and 0.3% YES for May 9. Longer-term markets show higher likelihood with 92.5% YES by May 31 and…

Solana

How $619M Midweek Bleed Was Erased by Massive One-Day Crypto Inflow

Ethereum and Solana saw notable exits, while Bitcoin and smaller assets helped stabilize flows during a volatile week for crypto funds. Digital asset funds posted $117.8 million in inflows, continuing a five-week streak, though this was the smallest weekly…