Year: 2026

SEC Delays Plans for Tokenized Stock Trading on Crypto Platforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed a plan to provide exemptions for crypto exchanges to trade tokenized real-world assets. The securities regulator was preparing to release its “innovation exemption” for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, and…

Solana

Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop

Solana’s application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions. SOL fell 33% in the first quarter of 2026 to close at around $83, but Messari’s Q1 State of Solana report tells a story that’s…

Can Litecoin hit $1,000 after its ETF and 2027 halving?

Litecoin has returned to market discussion after crypto analyst Crypto Patel said LTC could still reach higher cycle targets, while warning that a $1,000 move remains difficult without stronger institutional demand. Summary Litecoin traded near $53, remaining about 87% below…

Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts Next BTC Buy on Watch

Key Takeaways Strategy highlighted bond-related activity instead of bitcoin buying after holdings climbed to 843,738 BTC. Preferred stock, debt obligations, and liquidity reserves remain central investor concerns. Future financing activity may signal another phase of large-scale BTC accumulation. Saylor’s ‘BitVac’…

The first privacy coin ETF: inside Grayscale’s Zcash filing

On May 12, 2026, Grayscale filed a Form S-3 with the SEC to convert its existing Zcash Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker ZCSH.  Summary Grayscale filed a Form S-3 to convert its…

Big Short’s Michael Burry Warns SEC Tokenized Stock Plan Risks ‘Snow Crash’ Future – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Michael Burry cited Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel Snow Crash in a May 19 Substack warning about SEC tokenized stock plans. The SEC under the Trump administration proposed an innovation exemption for crypto firms, but delayed the plan on…

Crypto

Bitcoin braces for PCE inflation, GDP data and Iran deal update

Crypto markets enter a holiday-shortened U.S. week with several macro events that could affect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and broader risk assets. Summary U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day, leaving crypto to react first to fresh headlines. April PCE and Q1…

Gold Slides 0.7% as DXY Holds Near 99.32 and 10-Year Yields Push Toward 4.6%

Key Takeaways Gold fell roughly $30 to $35 per ounce during May 17-24, pressured by a DXY near 99.32 and rising Treasury yields. FOMC minutes released May 21 reinforced higher-for-longer Fed expectations, extending gold’s 16% slide from its January 2026…

Ripple ETFs Defy Mass Exodus Trend but XRP Price Fails to Capitalize

The non-outflow streak has extended to over three weeks now. During a very turbulent and painful week for most exchange-traded funds tracking the largest digital assets, those following XRP’s performance continued to see only green. At the same time,…

Bitcoin pioneer warns altcoins and memecoins could go to zero

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has renewed his long-running criticism of altcoins and memecoins, saying market efficiency may finally be catching up with assets he views as weak. Summary Adam Back said efficient markets may eventually price many altcoins and memecoins…