Ripple (XRP) Scores Major European Win With Full MiCA License
This authorization means the company enters the post-transitional MiCA era fully compliant, said a firm exec. Ripple announced minutes ago that it has received full authorization as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du…
South Korean consortium completes won based digital currency pilot on Kaia
South Korean blockchain consortium has completed a proof of concept showing a blockchain-based digital local currency processing payments and settlements in under one second with a reported 100% transaction success rate. Summary K STAR and BNK Busan Bank completed a…
XRP Reaches Major Decision Point as Analysts Expect a Huge Move: Here Are the Targets
Can XRP indeed rally to $4, $5, or even $12? Ripple’s cross-border token has gained over 9% in the past week and now sits near $1.15 after bottoming (for now, at least) at $1.01 a few weeks ago. Such…
Coinbase faces criticism after AI alert posts fake World Cup result
Coinbase faced criticism after an AI-generated prediction market alert reportedly claimed Norway had beaten Brazil 3-2 before the match had started. The alert also said Erling Haaland scored twice, even though Coinbase’s own market page showed the match was under…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Tom Emmer dismisses 2 key Clarity Act concerns
Clarity Act concerns from law enforcement are overblown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said. Summary Emmer called law enforcement objections to crypto developer protections a “red herring” aimed at slowing the bill. He defended shielding noncustodial developers from money transmitter…
Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Crash Imminent’—Cites Jim Rickards in Extreme Forecast
Key Takeaways Kiyosaki cited Jim Rickards while warning that a market crash could arrive soon. Gold and silver forecasts drew attention amid expectations of severe dollar weakness. His message placed bitcoin, gold, and silver back at the center of Kiyosaki’s…
Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Biggest Outflows Since January as May Turns Red
Monday saw the highest daily inflows, with almost $650 million leaving the funds. Bitcoin’s price calamity is not isolated, as, aside from all other macro and on-chain reasons, the exchange-traded funds tracking the asset’s performance experienced their worst weekly…
Kalshi launches advocacy group with Trump aide
Kalshi is backing a new advocacy group to fight the gaming lobby over prediction market regulation. Summary Americans for Fair Markets launched with Kalshi support to counter sportsbook and casino opposition to prediction markets. The group tapped former Deputy White…
Bitcoin Tops $77K as Trump Weighs Iran Move, Polymarket Peace Bet Hits $154M – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Polymarket’s US-Iran peace market hit $154M in total volume, with December 31, 2026, contracts at 91% odds. Trump described his Iran decision as “50/50” on May 23, 2026, triggering emergency talks with Vance, Hegseth, and Gen. Caine. A…
US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Associates Over Crypto Money Laundering
These individuals and entities lead networks that launder the proceeds of fentanyl and other narcotics trafficking activities for the Sinaloa Cartel. The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enforced sanctions against individuals and entities…
Robinhood crypto COO Tanya Denisova exits
Robinhood crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the platform after more than five years. Summary Tanya Denisova, COO of Robinhood Crypto, is leaving the firm after more than five years as the platform navigates a 47% decline in Q1 crypto…
Crypto CEO Security Costs Surge as Physical Attacks Rise 75%
Gemini has reportedly signed a deal to protect the Winklevoss twins and their families at $400,000 per month. Coinbase reportedly spent approximately $7.6 million on personal security for CEO Brian Armstrong in 2025, a more than 20% increase from…
Chun Wang Steps Away From F2Pool to Lead SpaceX’s 2-Year Interplanetary Starship Flight – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways SpaceX named F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang Mission Commander for its first crewed interplanetary Starship flight in 2026. F2Pool controls 11.32% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate at 110.86 EH/s, producing 114 blocks over the past week, according mempool.space stats. Wang…
Bitcoin liquidations hit $320M on SEC stock news
Bitcoin liquidations surpassed $320 million in longs on May 22 after the SEC unexpectedly delayed its tokenized stock plan. Summary Crypto markets saw $320 million in long liquidations on May 22, with longs accounting for roughly $296 million of the…