Elon Musk unveils Grok 4.5 as OpenAI readies GPT-5.6 showdown
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceXAI will release its Grok 4.5 artificial intelligence model to the public on Thursday after completing beta testing, setting up a direct contest with OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5.6 launch. Summary Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will launch…
Altcoin Market Reaches Extreme Underperformance, 40% of Coins Trade Near Their ATL
One of the major drivers of this underperformance is the low liquidity despite thousands of coins being created and added to the market daily. The bear cycle is heavily affecting altcoins as expected. With bitcoin (BTC) struggling to remain…
What is a flash loan? Zero-collateral crypto loans
Flash loans let anyone borrow tens of millions of dollars with no collateral, no credit check, and no identity, on one condition: the loan must be repaid within the same transaction that created it. This guide explains how that is…
OpenAI lands GPT-5.6 approval as traders rush pre-IPO futures
OpenAI has secured U.S. government clearance for its GPT-5.6 model, removing a key regulatory hurdle as traders turn their attention to the company’s pre-IPO perpetual futures market. Summary OpenAI has received U.S. approval to launch GPT-5.6, clearing a major regulatory…
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…
Crypto market crash hits Bitcoin and alts
The crypto market lost nearly $90.3 billion in value in a single hour on May 16, pushing Bitcoin to $77,678 and triggering mass liquidations across the board. Summary PPI inflation data came in 6% above forecast, killing rate-cut expectations and…
The Clarity Act Directly Impacts 16 Tokens. Which One Is The Biggest Winner?
The biggest US crypto regulatory overhaul in history just cleared its first major Senate hurdle. Here’s what it means for every token with skin in the game — and which one wins most. On May 14, 2026, something happened that…
Virtuals Protocol introduces EconomyOS for managing AI agents’ inboxes and commerce functions
Here’s a question nobody was asking five years ago: does your AI agent need its own email inbox? Virtuals Protocol thinks so, and it just shipped one. The project has rolled out a new managed-agent capability within its EconomyOS stack,…
Arthur Hayes Tells CME and ICE Off as HYPE Drops Nearly 9% After Lobbying Push
Key Takeaways CME and ICE lobbied the CFTC to force federal oversight on Hyperliquid’s 24/7 onchain oil futures. Following the news, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token slid nearly 9% to $41.49 by May 16. Hyperliquid must now face potential CFTC mandates to…
Cardano Quietly Becomes EU’s Favorite Layer-1 With DARTE Paris 2.0, Can ADA Finally Crack $0.30?
Cardano just made a move that most layer-1 projects are scared to even attempt. While everyone else is busy fighting the SEC in court, ADA went straight to the source and helped write the actual rulebook in Europe. The DARTE…
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $78K as Analyst Expects Another ‘Brutal Dump’
Is today’s decline just the start of bitcoin’s troubles? It was just a couple of days ago when the crypto community was celebrating the progress on the CLARITY Act and the subsequent price revival for BTC and many altcoins….
Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major Mistake
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring…
How the gulf oil crisis and ADNOC pipeline could fuel crypto gains
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. UAE oil pipeline plans, inflation risks, and presales Poly Truth and Meme Punch shape 2026 crypto outlook. Summary UAE…
Bit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETH
Key Takeaways Bit Digital posted a $146.7M Q1 loss while expanding holdings to 155,444 ETH. Ethereum staking brought Bit Digital $2.3M as bitcoin mining revenue fell 33%. Bit Digital boosted AI and ETH focus, with Whitefiber valued near $322M by…
Bitcoin ETFs end six week inflow streak at $1b
Bitcoin ETFs logged $1 billion in net outflows in the week ending May 15, ending a six week inflow streak. Summary US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1 billion in net outflows for the week ending May 15, their largest weekly…