CryptoQuant signal flips green since March 2023
CryptoQuant signal has flipped Bitcoin into early bull territory for the first time since March 2023, analysts say. Summary CryptoQuant’s Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator entered bullish territory on May 12, using its Profit and Loss Index to confirm the regime…
Google confirms hackers used AI to create zero-day exploit bypassing two-factor authentication
For years, the cybersecurity industry warned that AI-assisted hacking was coming. It’s here now. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has confirmed the first known case of a zero-day exploit generated with the help of artificial intelligence, one that bypasses two-factor…
DTCC Chainlink deal targets 24/7 collateral management
The DTCC Chainlink Collateral AppChain partnership will automate 24/7 collateral management across global markets by Q4 2026. Summary DTCC will integrate the Chainlink Runtime Environment into its Collateral AppChain to automate pricing, valuation, margining, and settlement across financial markets. The…
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting oil shipment networks and crypto wallets
The US Treasury Department is going after Iran’s oil money, and this time, the crypto industry is caught in the crosshairs. New sanctions under what the government is calling Operation Economic Fury target a sprawling network of companies, individuals, and…
Crypto Correlations Hit Record Highs as BTC-SOL Reaches 0.99
Ethereum emerged as the most connected asset, showing strong alignment with Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin. Analytics platform DefiLlama has reported an elevated degree of price synchronization among leading cryptocurrencies. Over the past week, several major trading pairs showed correlation…
Bitcoin Pulls In $706M as Traders Abandon Short Positions in Massive Sentiment Shift
While Bitcoin dominated headlines, Solana and XRP investment products also recorded sharp increases in activity. Digital asset investment products posted inflows of $857.9 million, and extended six straight weeks of positive flows – the highest weekly figure since April…
Solana and Google Cloud Team Up for Stablecoin-Powered AI Agent Payments
Developers can link a Solana wallet to AI tools like Claude Code or Gemini and have an agent accessing paid APIs within one minute. The Solana Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Pay.sh, a platform that allows…
Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto Race With Pricing Edge: Report
Morgan Stanley is bringing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to E*Trade clients soon. One of the world’s largest wealth management firms, Morgan Stanley, is all set to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, which it acquired for $13…
Pavel Durov Announces TON Integration: What His Message Means for You
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced on May 4, 2026, that Telegram will replace the TON Foundation as the driving force behind the TON blockchain – and will become its largest validator. Toncoin responded immediately, trading at $1.432, up +6.31% at…
The Next Sensation or ‘Top Scam Coin?’
Almost 62% of the coin’s supply is controlled by the top 10 holders, which is generally viewed as a red flag. Numerous leading cryptocurrencies have entered green territory over the past week, yet their gains can’t be compared to…
Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers
Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and other standard digital safeguards. Users can choose one- to seven-day locks, with optional early unlock requiring a security key…
DeFi Development launches $200M ATM to keep buying Solana
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200M at-the-market equity program, pledging to issue stock only when it boosts “SOL per share” and fuels its Solana reserve strategy. Summary Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury vehicle DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200…
Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have addressed recent claims made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson on the CLARITY Act and XRP. The CEO reiterated his…
Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance
Key takeaways The recent bridge exploit was a significant threat to the DeFi ecosystem. Immediate action was crucial to prevent a collapse in DeFi. The potential collapse of DeFi could have been worse than the FTX incident. Teams often become…
BlackRock Urges OCC to Drop Tokenized Reserve Cap, Expand Eligible Assets in GENIUS Act Comment Letter
The asset management giant pushes back on proposed restrictions it says could hamper stablecoin reserve innovation without improving safety BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has formally asked the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to abandon…
WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz
Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s Project Freedom. Fearing disruptions to 20% of global crude, WTI futures spiked to $107.28 before cooling. Following the April 7 truce, Iran’s Aliabadi warned that…
Bitcoin News Today: BTC USD Smashes $80K as Trump Unveils ‘Project Freedom’
In Bitcoin news today, BTC USD hit $80,529 on Monday, May 4, a four-month high, hours after President Donald Trump announced Project Freedom via Truth Social. The move pushed BTC up nearly +3% on the day and over +20% in…
Bulls Eye $80K, Bears Push Back: What Could Break Bitcoin’s Most Stubborn Wall?
Bitcoin is knocking on the door of $80,000 — again. And the bears are not letting it through without a fight. As of this morning, BTC is trading just above $80,000, having briefly breached that level over the weekend before…