EU targets MiCA overhaul as US GENIUS Act reshapes stablecoin rules
The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing…
Bitcoin Maxi Warns BIP-110 Failure Could Mean the End of Permissionless Money
BIP-110 has become a symbolic battle over Bitcoin’s future direction, from censorship resistance to network governance. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler has warned that the failure of BIP-110 would leave BTC permanently under the control of what he called a…
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…
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…
Flare Network rallies 14% on FAssets upgrade
Flare Network gained 14% on May 15 as altcoins outpaced Bitcoin stuck below its 200-day moving average. Summary Flare Network’s FLR token rose 14% after the FAssets v1.3 upgrade went live, enabling one-click XRP-to-FXRP minting directly from centralized exchanges. Hyperliquid’s…
UN reports Israeli military obstructed peacekeepers in Lebanon, raising tension
## Market Snapshot The Israel x Lebanon Diplomatic Meeting market is currently pricing with less confidence in a YES outcome following the UN report. The Israel Ceasefire Extension market reflects a decrease in YES confidence, despite previously high expectations for…
Flare Adds MXRPY Vault Targeting 3% to 4% as XRPFi Yield Options Expand
Key Takeaways Monarq, Flare, and Upshift launched MXRPY today to offer XRP holders a new 3% to 4% APY yield vault. This product expands XRPFi on Flare by mixing on-chain DeFi with off-chain options and arbitrage. Future apps will allow…
Visa and WeFi test “on‑chain banking” for stablecoin spending
Visa’s WeFi pilot lets self‑custodied stablecoins fund everyday card payments across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Summary Visa is partnering with DeFi‑native platform WeFi to pilot stablecoin‑based payments and “on‑chain banking” services across selected markets in Europe, Asia and Latin…
US-Iran tensions keep Fed rate cuts unlikely in 2026 amid inflation concerns
## Market Snapshot In the gold price predictions market for May 2026, the likelihood of gold reaching $5,400 this month is currently priced at 1.4% YES, showing a decline from 2% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Fed rate…
ZachXBT Says 95% of LAB Token Is Insider-Controlled as Investigation Exposes Multi-Front Retail Rug – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways ZachXBT alleges LAB insiders control over 95% of supply and coordinated a 350% pump to a $6B FDV using Bitget infrastructure. The investigation exposes four simultaneous retail extraction methods: OTC loans at 7.5%/month, vesting changes, unpaid marketing rewards,…
Starknet Rocks Bitcoin News With Private Wrapped BTC Launch
In Bitcoin news today, Starknet launched strkBTC on May 12, 2026, a wrapped, BTC-backed asset that runs on Starknet’s Bitcoin Layer 2 network and uses zero-knowledge cryptography to shield your balances and transaction history from public view. The real question…
Bitcoin Rejected at $80K as Inflation Fears Outweigh CLARITY Act Progress: Weekly Recap
BTC’s Thursday price spike came to a painful end on Friday. The past week was quite eventful once again, with headlines spanning different sectors: from the highly anticipated meeting between US President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping to inflation…
BiggerZ.com Strengthens its International Presence With Crypto iGaming and Sportsbook Platform
PRESS RELEASE. BiggerZ.com continues to expand its global footprint as a crypto casino and sportsbook platform offering multi-currency payments, online casino games, and international sports betting markets. The platform is designed to support both cryptocurrency and fiat transactions within a…
empowering retail investors with automated trading
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. AI trading bots gain wider retail adoption as investors seek automation in volatile 2026 markets. Summary AI trading bots…