Year: 2026

Pi Network’s PI Reclaims Key Support Ahead of Founders’ Speeches in Miami

Here’s when the two project co-founders will speak and about what. The community anticipates another major announcement. One of the largest cryptocurrency conferences of the year takes place between May 5 and 7, and Pi Network’s own Chengdiao Fan…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY Act could stall before midterms

Brad Garlinghouse has warned that recent Senate progress on the CLARITY Act still leaves a narrow window for the bill to move forward. Summary Brad Garlinghouse said the CLARITY Act could lose momentum if the Senate does not act within…

Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits

Key Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a rule, banks seek to prevent deposit flights. Eleanor Terrett notes big banks aren’t 100% aligned, so they will next lobby the Senate over market risks. On May 4, the…

Dan Soder: Timberwolves’ strong team dynamic makes them playoff contenders, Leafs fans should trust new GM despite controversy, and the genius of playing weaker NFL players early in the season

Key Takeaways The Timberwolves possess a strong team dynamic that should not be underestimated in the NBA landscape. The Timberwolves vs. Spurs series is expected to be a closely contested seven-game matchup. Leafs fans are encouraged to trust the new…

Crypto

Hyperliquid Hits $6M Record: What Beginners Need to Know About Event Contracts

Hyperliquid HIP-4 event contract logged $6.2 million in nominal trading volume on its opening day, May 4, 2026, with 6.05 million contracts changing hands in 24 hours. That’s a record debut for the decentralized perpetual exchange, and a signal that…

Bitcoin’s Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand. Macro factors, including geopolitics and energy markets, will likely dictate price direction. Bitcoin Faces Resistance…

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….