Intesa Sanpaolo’s crypto holdings jump to $235M as XRP enters
Intesa Sanpaolo more than doubled its crypto exposure in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report citing Criptovaluta.it data. Summary Intesa Sanpaolo more than doubled crypto exposure to $235 million during the first quarter. The bank added Ether…
Coinbase Co-Founder Eyes Venezuela as Grupo Salinas Embraces Stablecoins
Key Takeaways Worth $2.6B, Coinbase’s Fred Ersham met officials to explore investments in Venezuela’s financial revival. Mexico’s Grupo Salinas tapped Anchorage Digital to next use a stablecoin system for cross-border flows. Over $1.7B in illicit flows, Brazil fined Banco Topazio,…
Qatar gas exports halted as Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid conflict
## Market Snapshot The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by July 31 is currently priced at 42.5% for a YES outcome, down from 44% in the last 24 hours. This reflects concerns over the ongoing blockade…
Ripple ETFs Record Best Week Since December: So Why Is XRP Still Failing?
The major streak that began at the beginning of the month for the spot XRP ETFs continued in the past week, as investors poured in over $60 million in net inflows for the first time in several months. At the…
Why Nubank and Revolut Are Betting Big on Mexico
Key Takeaways In Q1 2026, Nubank reached a market break-even in Mexico, hitting 15 million customers as the 3rd top bank. Highlighting a digital shift for the 46% banked market, Revolut gained 290K users and $218M in deposits. Next, Nubank…
Best crypto presales to watch before they sell out: May 2026 edition
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 crypto market narrative around utility tokens. Summary Crypto presales…
Record drone attacks on Moscow kill three, disrupt airports and refinery operations
Ukrainian drones targeted multiple locations across Moscow and surrounding regions, with Russian authorities claiming to have intercepted over 400 drones across just two days. Residential buildings in Moscow sustained damage, with debris from intercepted drones falling into populated areas. Energy…
Brazil Crypto Seizures Skyrocket 600% to $14 Million in 2025
Key Takeaways Brazil’s Federal Police seized $14M in illicit crypto, marking a 6x increase from the numbers in 2024. Chainalysis notes this $14M is a tiny fraction of the $100B in crypto circulating within Brazil’s market. To fix these flaws,…
Trump Adds Coinbase and Bitcoin Stocks to Portfolio
Broader tech allocations in the same filing show a parallel bet on AI and infrastructure alongside crypto-linked assets. A federal financial disclosure filed by Donald Trump on May 14 shows his portfolio purchased shares of MARA Holdings, Coinbase, and…
CLARITY Act ethics fight blocks 60 Senate votes
The Trump ethics fight over crypto is now the biggest obstacle to the CLARITY Act reaching 60 Senate votes. Summary The CLARITY Act needs 60 Senate votes to overcome a filibuster, requiring at least seven Democrats to cross the aisle….
