Charles Hoskinson Says Ethereum Is Adopting Cardano Ideas Without Credit
Hoskinson argues Cardano’s years of research deserve recognition as Ethereum explores similar technical approaches. Charles Hoskinson has accused Ethereum of adopting ideas pioneered by Cardano without acknowledgment. The Cardano co-founder made the claim following a proposal by Ethereum researcher…
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…
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…
Bitget’s OpenAI-linked token sale tops $100M before deadline
Bitget said commitments for its OpenAI-linked preOPAI sale on IPO Prime passed $100 million before the subscription window closed on May 15 at 8:00 UTC. Summary Bitget said OpenAI-linked preOPAI commitments passed $100 million before the May 15 subscription deadline….
EU in talks to join US-led alliance for tech supply chain security
The European Union is negotiating to join a US-led coalition designed to lock down supply chains for the world’s most sensitive technologies. The alliance, described as a “trusted network” of partners, focuses on AI infrastructure, advanced semiconductors, and the critical…
Bitcoin Reclaims $81,000 Briefly After Trump Wraps Beijing Summit With China Trade Extension
Key Takeaways Both leaders extended the October 2025 trade truce under a new “strategic stability” framework. A 3.8% U.S. CPI print, the hottest in nearly 3 years, complicated the Fed rate-cut narrative and capped bitcoin’s upside during the summit. China…
LBank Launches Futures Grid Trading New User Campaign With Up to 1,120 USDT in Rewards
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2026] Singapore, May 15, 2026 — LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched the “Futures Grid Trading New User Growth Program.”The campaign offers a low-barrier, low-risk entry into futures grid trading….
House Discusses to Consolidate 30 Blockchain and Budget Transparency Bills
Members of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology led by Representative Migz Villafuerte has formally proposed to consolidate 30 blockchain-related separate measures into a single substitute bill. The committee designated House Bill No. 6235, authored by Rep. Iris…
Hana Bank makes $670M Upbit parent bet as Korea crypto shifts
Hana Bank will buy 2.28 million shares in Dunamu, the parent company of Upbit, from Kakao Investments for about 1.003 trillion won, or nearly $670 million. Summary Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake gives it direct exposure to South Korea’s largest crypto…
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny After $6.3M Payment From Crypto Investor
Key Takeaways Parliament is probing Nigel Farage over a $6.3M gift from crypto mogul Christopher Harborne. A 2025 U.K. ban on crypto political donations reflects rising industry scrutiny for Reform UK. Nigel Farage faces potential House of Commons suspension if…
Israel strikes Lebanon, ceasefire extension prospects dim
## Market Snapshot In the “Israel Ceasefire Extension” market, the May 16 sub-market is currently priced at 51.0% YES, down from 65% 24 hours ago. The “Israel Airspace Closure” market is priced at 29.0% YES, a slight increase from 28%…
3 AIs Reveal What Might Trigger a Big Revival
“SHIB often benefits from sector-wide speculative flows rather than needing its own news first,” Perplexity stated. It was late 2021 when the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer shocked the crypto world with a massive price surge, pushing its market capitalization above…
Belgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad Ban
Key Takeaways Sciensano found Belgium online gambling rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 14.8% in 2023-2024 despite the 2023 ad ban. BAGO called for stronger Belgium enforcement after Sciensano data showed 52.6% weekly gambling ad reach. 2.6% of the Belgian…