Tokenized RWA market reaches $30.9B, up 44% year-to-date as government bonds dominate
The market for tokenized real-world assets just crossed $30.9 billion, a 44% jump since the start of the year and a 203% increase compared to the same period last year. Those are not speculative DeFi protocol numbers. That is the…
Canton Network Builder Nears 300M Raise Led by A16z Crypto
Institutional blockchain is having a moment. Digital Asset Holdings, the company behind Canton Network, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $300 million at a $2 billion valuation, with a16z crypto leading the round. The Canton Network token (CC) is…
Is Bitcoin’s Rally Fake? Analyst Sees Massive Downside Ahead
Some market watchers see the recent recovery as the beginning of expansion, while others view it as exit liquidity. Pseudonymous crypto analyst Doctor Profit is predicting a steep Bitcoin (BTC) correction after the asset reclaimed the $82,000 level, warning…
CoW DAO approves compensation for cow.fi hijack victims, claims due May 14
CoW DAO approved CIP‑86 to offer discretionary grants of up to 100% to victims of April’s cow.fi domain hijack, with detailed claims due by May 14 and payouts targeted by May 31. Summary CIP‑86 sets up a one‑off discretionary grants…
Bitcoin Pulls In $706M as Traders Abandon Short Positions in Massive Sentiment Shift
While Bitcoin dominated headlines, Solana and XRP investment products also recorded sharp increases in activity. Digital asset investment products posted inflows of $857.9 million, and extended six straight weeks of positive flows – the highest weekly figure since April…
Solana and Google Cloud Team Up for Stablecoin-Powered AI Agent Payments
Developers can link a Solana wallet to AI tools like Claude Code or Gemini and have an agent accessing paid APIs within one minute. The Solana Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Pay.sh, a platform that allows…
Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto Race With Pricing Edge: Report
Morgan Stanley is bringing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to E*Trade clients soon. One of the world’s largest wealth management firms, Morgan Stanley, is all set to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, which it acquired for $13…
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…
Bittensor’s SN68 subnet accelerates drug R&D at Metanova Labs
Getting a new drug from lab bench to pharmacy shelf typically takes more than a decade and costs billions of dollars. And after all that time and money, more than 90% of drug candidates still fail. Metanova Labs thinks decentralized…
Massive Double-Digit Gains From These Alts as BTC Returns to $80K: Weekend Watch
ONDO and JUP have stolen the show from the top 100 alts today. Bitcoin’s price slide below $80,000 didn’t last long, as the asset reclaimed that level yesterday following US President Trump’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine…
Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows
Key Takeaways Traditional firms are expanding their presence as crypto prediction markets attract deeper liquidity. Retail activity helped draw market makers, institutions, and larger deposits into event contracts. Regulatory disputes may shape how prediction markets enter broader financial infrastructure. Traditional…
Kraken sues Etana over $25m client fund theft
Kraken’s Etana fraud case alleges a Ponzi-like scheme diverted more than $25m in client funds. Summary Kraken parent Payward filed a second amended complaint in Colorado federal court accusing Etana Custody and CEO Dion Russell of misappropriating over $25m in…
US economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, unemployment steady at 4.3%
The US labor market just delivered its second consecutive month of solid job gains, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 115,000 positions in April 2026. That nearly doubled what economists had penciled in. The unemployment rate held firm at 4.3%. A…
SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual futures through simplified digital platforms. Jurisdiction limits may shape future SEC oversight as crypto-linked investment…
Major Buy Signal Flashes as Analysts Expect Massive Move Ahead
Many analysts have noted in the past few weeks that XRP is close to a break out. Yet, every attempt has been halted so far. In February, XRP tried to break out after the early-month calamity but was stopped…
Kalshi valuation hits $22bn after $1bn Series F
Kalshi’s valuation has hit $22bn after a $1bn Series F led by Coatue, doubling its worth in just five months. Summary Kalshi raised $1bn in a Series F round led by Coatue at a $22bn valuation, doubling the $11bn it…
Onchain Economy Has Reached Escape Velocity Amid Generational Shift
Key Takeaways Armstrong said the on-chain economy has reached “escape velocity” amid expanding crypto adoption. Coinbase positioned itself to capture the generational shift toward on-chain finance, according to Armstrong. Management highlighted stablecoins, payments, and AI-driven activity as major future growth…
Bitcoin Wallets See Largest Drop Since 2024, Hinting at Market Rebound
The last comparable wallet exit rate in 2024 saw over 964,000 wallets leave across five weeks, preceding a notable bull run. Bitcoin (BTC) shed around 245,000 wallet holders in just five days, the fastest rate of wallet exits in…