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 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…
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…
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF IBIT Is the Markets Safety Net as Institutions Demand ‘Permission’
The BlackRock Bitcoin IBIT ETF captured $136.6M in net inflows during a week when the broader Bitcoin ETF market lost capital for three consecutive sessions. The week ended with $162.8M in total net inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, a recovery…
Bitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion Cap
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions. The rally triggered $202 million in short liquidations, pushing the crypto market cap to $2.77 trillion. While the Strait of Hormuz remains…
Crypto ETPs log five straight weeks of inflows, topping $4B
Crypto asset ETPs just notched a fifth straight week of inflows, lifting five-week net flows above $4B and pushing AUM near $155B despite sharp midweek outflows. Summary CoinShares’ latest weekly report shows global crypto asset ETPs recorded $117.8 million in…
