Bitcoin Firm Metaplanet Posts $725 Million Loss, Delays Preferred Share Offerings
Metaplanet, a Bitcoin firm, reported a $725 million loss for the quarter and announced that it has delayed its preferred share offerings previously unveiled in November....
UK Treasury Considers Digital Assets in Payments Consultation
The UK Treasury's Economic Secretary is leading a consultation on payments that includes digital assets and AI agents, signaling potential for significant market changes. In parallel, the US Senate is set to vote on a cr...
Hollywood's AI Concerns Could Impact Performance-Capture Acting
Peter Jackson, the director of 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise, addressed concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) in the film industry. In a statement to Decrypt, Jackson expressed that fears about AI could harm r...
Figure expands its reach by enabling crypto as collateral for mainstream users
Crypto lender Figure is expanding its services to mainstream users by allowing them to use digital assets as collateral for loans. This initiative aims to make lending more accessible and democratize access to financial ...
Fidelity International launches Moody’s-rated tokenized fund on Chainlink
Fidelity International has launched a Moody's-rated tokenized fund on the Chainlink network, expanding its offerings in the DeFi space. This move is significant as it aims to increase access to financial services for ins...
Solana's 'Alpenglow' Upgrade Live for Testing
On May 13, Solana’s latest upgrade named ‘Alpenglow’ became available for testing. This update aims to enhance the network's scalability and performance....
Tea Protocol Launches Mainnet, TGE on Aerodrome
Tea Protocol announces its June 4 mainnet launch and a Token Generation Event (TGE) on Aerodrome to secure open-source development in the AI era. Meanwhile, Solana's 'Alpenglow' upgrade is live for testing....
Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure
Metaplanet, a blockchain technology company, has announced that it will delay its preferred share listing on the Japanese market due to structural challenges in the country's financial environment. The company’s latest u...
UK Parliament Probes Nigel Farage's $6.8 Million Crypto Donation
The UK parliament announced an investigation into Nigel Farage’s large donation of $6.8 million from a crypto billionaire, highlighting the growing scrutiny on political donations in the digital currency space....
Charles Schwab Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading in US
On May 13, Charles Schwab began offering direct trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum to select U.S. users alongside their other investments. This move is part of a broader trend towards increased crypto market accessibility....
Ethereum Price Breaks $2.3K: Market Analysts Eye Strong Upside
On May 13, Ethereum's price hit a crucial level of $2.30, prompting market analysts to predict a strong upward movement in the cryptocurrency....
Bitcoin Suisse Secures Regulatory Approvals in Bermuda
Bitcoin Suisse received regulatory approvals from Bermuda for its expansion into international digital asset markets, expanding its operations beyond Switzerland....
Bitcoin Buyers with Long-Term 'Conviction' Surges
There has been a 300% surge in Bitcoin buyers with long-term conviction, according to CoinDesk. The increase is attributed to recent profits and growing confidence in the cryptocurrency....
Bank of England Considers Stablecoins as 'New Form of Money'
The Bank of England is treating stablecoins as a new form of money, according to an executive. This decision has implications for the regulation and acceptance of cryptocurrencies in the UK....
Bitcoin steadies above $80,000 as funding rates turn positive and price spikes to $82,000
On May 11‑12, Bitcoin’s price broke through the $80,000 barrier, briefly climbing to $82,000 before settling near $80,500, while funding rates on major perpetual contracts turned positive for the first time in weeks. The...
U.S. Senate Banking Committee moves forward with crypto market‑structure 'Clarity Act' amid ethical concerns
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee unveiled the so‑called "Clarity Act" on May 12, a comprehensive crypto‑market‑structure bill that aims to establish a federal framework for digital‑asset exchanges, custodians, and marke...
Marathon Digital posts $1.3 bn Q1 loss, shares plunge as AI expansion plans unfold
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) reported a first‑quarter 2026 loss of $1.3 billion, far missing analysts’ revenue expectations and sending the stock down more than 15% on Friday. The Nasdaq‑listed miner said bitcoin min...
OpenAI Unveils Daybreak AI Platform to Accelerate Vulnerability Detection
OpenAI announced on May 11, 2026 the launch of Daybreak, a new artificial‑intelligence‑driven service aimed at helping enterprises locate software bugs and fortify cyber defenses. The initiative, unveiled via a virtual p...
Circle shares jump 15% as Wall Street bets on expanding stablecoin use cases
Circle Internet Financial’s common stock surged 15% on Thursday, trading at $31.20 per share, its highest level since the company’s 2023 IPO. The rally followed a series of bullish analyst notes that highlighted the grow...
Solana ETFs Record Biggest Weekly Inflow Since February as Traders Target $120 Price Goal
Solana exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) attracted their strongest weekly net inflow since February 2026, according to data released on May 11, 2026 by leading asset manager Bitwise. The funds saw a $210 million increase in a...