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…
Entain Directly Targets Premier League Clubs Citing ‘Cryptocurrency Reliance’ in Sponsor Ban
Key Takeaways Entain’s general counsel wrote to six Premier League clubs on May 15 over unlicensed gambling sponsor deals. Zinger letters cite Stake’s “ cryptocurrency reliance” and BJ88’s “unregulated payment methods like cryptocurrency.” Escalation follows February’s letter to Premier League…
Connex releases 17.95m in CONX tokens today
Connex released 1.32 million CONX tokens worth $17.95 million on May 15 in a scheduled cliff unlock. Summary Connex unlocked 1.32 million CONX tokens valued at approximately $17.95 million on May 15, 2026. The unlock represents 1.49% of Connex’s released…
XRP Momentum Shifts Bullish Against Both USD and BTC
XRP is trading at $1.43, rising above the most technically significant resistance cluster it has faced in months. The price has simultaneously broken the 100-day MA and the descending channel’s upper boundary on the USDT pair, while the BTC pair…
OKX Targets South Korea Entry With Proposed 20% Coinone Investment
Key Takeaways OKX and Korea Investment could buy 20% each of Coinone via new share issuance. Coinone deal could open South Korea’s tightly regulated crypto market to global firms. South Korea reforms could shape how far OKX can expand in…
CME and ICE target Hyperliquid over manipulation
CME Group and ICE urged US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks on May 15. Summary CME Group and ICE, the NYSE parent, asked the CFTC and Congress to investigate Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks. Hyperliquid’s…
XRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set Record
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger activity rose sharply as price strength drew renewed wallet participation. Santiment recorded 48,453 active wallets, the network’s strongest reading since March. Sustained wallet growth could support XRP if participation remains elevated after the rally. XRP Ledger…
Myanmar proposes life in prison for crypto scam
Myanmar’s military published a draft bill on May 14 proposing life in prison for crypto scam operators. Summary Myanmar’s Anti-Online Scam Bill proposes life imprisonment for operating digital currency scam centers. The bill allows the death penalty for individuals using…
New Fed Chair Confirmed | Crypto Catch Up | May 10 – 16, 2026
The global financial landscape reached a historic crossroads this week with the confirmation of a new Fed Chair, while the crypto industry navigates a “marketing winter” and the rise of tokenized real-world assets. Here are the crypto news you may…
Bitwise Set to Launch Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF
The launch comes only days after another HYPE ETF, 21Shares’ THYP, started trading, racking up $1.8M on its debut. Asset manager Bitwise is set to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token. The ETF will start trading…
Revolut wins FCA approval for private wealth push
Revolut secured FCA approval on May 14 to offer private wealth services and leveraged products in the UK. Summary The FCA granted Revolut Trading a Variation of Permissions enabling managed investments and principal dealing for the first time. Revolut plans…