Month: May 2026

Crypto Traders Brace for $1.5B Bitcoin Options Expiry Today

The end of the week is upon us again, with another crypto options expiry event as spot markets continue to correct.  Around 20,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 22, with a notional value of roughly $1.5…

Foundation Raises $6.4M to Build Hardware That Authorizes AI Agents in Real Time

Key Takeaways Foundation raises $6.4M led by Fulgur Ventures, bringing total funding to $16.5M since its 2021 launch. Passport Prime launches at $349, targeting over 1M Cake Wallet users with KeyOS cold storage integration. Foundation plans a KeyOS app store…

MAS revokes Bsquared license over false statements

Singapore’s MAS has revoked the Bsquared license after finding false statements and serious regulatory breaches at the crypto firm. Summary Singapore’s MAS revoked Bsquared Technology’s MPI licence effective May 14, less than 18 months after it was granted on January…

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SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals $1.29B Bitcoin Stack

SpaceX has just revealed in its IPO filing submitted to the SEC on May 20, 2026, that it holds 18,712 BTC, valued at approximately $1.29 billion as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. Elon Musk’s company expects…

Ripple Prime Integration Gives Institutions Unified Access to EDX Markets

Key Takeaways Ripple Prime integrated EDX liquidity to expand institutional access across digital asset spot and perpetual futures markets. Clients gain centralized brokerage tools for trading, settlement, margin, and collateral management. RLUSD is planned to support compliant settlement and collateral…

Amundi Solana UCITS fund marks European first

Amundi Solana UCITS fund SAFO launches as Europe’s largest asset manager brings €2.4 trillion AUM to the chain. Summary Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, and Spiko Finance launched SAFO, a UCITS-compliant fund on Solana, making it the eighth chain in…

a16z-Backed Syndicate Labs Blames Shrinking Rollup Ecosystem for Shutdown Decision

Syndicate Labs revealed that all of its code will remain permanently open source and available for developers who want to continue building on the technology. Syndicate Labs, an on-chain development startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, announced that it is…

XRP Futures Hit $62.87B at CME as Institutions Deepen Exposure

Key Takeaways CME’s XRP futures suite reached $62.87 billion in notional volume in its first year. Professional traders are gaining more tools for XRP exposure without direct token custody. Planned index futures may widen XRP’s role in institutional crypto market…

AVAX staking launches on Kraken with up to 10% APY

Kraken has launched AVAX staking for eligible users globally, offering up to 10% APY on bonded positions. Summary Kraken launched AVAX staking on May 21 with three options: Bonded Staking up to 10% APY, plus Auto Earn and Flexible Staking…

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What Rising Ethereum Prices Mean for Digital Art Accessibility

Ethereum is at the helm of the international NFT market and in this regard, all digital art marketplaces rely on this platform for functionality. Source link