Ex-Ripple Exec Breaks Down The XRP To $10,000 Predictions, Is It Possible?
XRP has never lacked lofty price targets, but the latest comments around a possible move to $10,000 have led to a direct response from one of the most familiar voices in the Ripple ecosystem. David Schwartz, Ripple’s former chief technology officer and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, has pushed back against the idea by pointing...
By Sandra White 5/5/2026, 1:30:44 PM
Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds
Consensus Miami 2026 launched on Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
By Nikhilesh De 5/5/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Where Ayni Gold Fits in a Diversified DeFi Yield Portfolio
Many DeFi yield portfolios in 2026 are concentrated in correlated cash flows. How Ayni Gold and other non-correlated sources improve allocation outcomes.
By Crypto Daily 5/5/2026, 1:28:51 PM
Iran attacks US Navy, UAE oil sites as Hormuz tensions escalate
The escalation may lead to prolonged geopolitical instability, impacting global markets and increasing the likelihood of military conflict. The post Iran attacks US Navy, UAE oil sites as Hormuz tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 1:25:47 PM
Cardano Will Start Pumping When Bitcoin Crosses This Key EMA
Cardano is consolidating around a key support level, but everything depends on how Bitcoin navigates through near-term price barriers. This narrative is interesting as Cardano continues to trail Bitcoin in price performance. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 5/5/2026, 1:22:52 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Shows Breakout Signs but Danger Still Looms
Ethereum’s price action has transitioned into a stabilization phase after a strong reaction to this key demand zone shifted short-term sentiment. However, despite this rebound, the broader structure still reflects a market attempting to regain momentum while facing notable resistance overhead. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily...
By Shayan Markets 5/5/2026, 1:22:08 PM
Whales Snap Up $362M BTC in 24 Hours as Accumulation Surges
Bitcoin (BTC) traded flat on Tuesday as elevated market liquidity kept price action largely contained.
By Newton Gitonga 5/5/2026, 1:20:09 PM
Shiba Inu's Shibarium Fees Near $0, What's Happening on Network?
Shibarium fee drop raises questions on the network, is this a slowdown?
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/5/2026, 1:20:00 PM
Top 10 DeFi Tokens to Invest in April 2026
DeFi tokens are crypto assets that provide access to decentralised financial platforms and services built on blockchain technology. Operating within automated and permissionless ecosystems, they eliminate the need for traditional intermediaries, allowing users to interact directly with financial applications. Through tokenisation, both real-world...
By N/A 5/5/2026, 1:19:54 PM
Labour faces historic losses as Reform UK leads polls ahead of May 2026 elections
The UK's political shift signals potential instability, with rising parties challenging traditional power structures and leadership dynamics. The post Labour faces historic losses as Reform UK leads polls ahead of May 2026 elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 1:18:11 PM
Stablecoin yield compromise sends Clarity Act passage odds soaring
After months of negotiations, the United States Senate Banking Committee announced on May 5 a bipartisan compromise on stablecoin yields … Continue reading The post Stablecoin yield compromise sends Clarity Act passage odds soaring appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/5/2026, 1:14:53 PM
XRP Chances of Crossing $100 Are Greater Than 1%: Analyst
A well-known crypto analyst has made a bold claim, arguing that the probability of XRP reaching triple-digit prices is greater than 1%. He made this assertion in direct response to recent comments from David Schwartz, who has repeatedly expressed skepticism about extreme XRP and Ethereum price targets. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 5/5/2026, 1:14:28 PM
Algorand Price Climbs 7% as Accumulation Strengthens: What Comes Next?
The post Algorand Price Climbs 7% as Accumulation Strengthens: What Comes Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Algorand price has climbed 7% in the last 24 hours, extending its recovery as ALGO price holds firm within an accumulation range formed after its earlier downtrend break. The move signals growing buyer interest, with structure...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/5/2026, 1:13:50 PM
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 1.3% as all constituents trade higher
Internet Computer (ICP) rose 5.2% and Chainlink (LINK) gained 4% since Monday.
By CoinDesk Indices 5/5/2026, 1:12:13 PM
Binance’s SAFU fund sits on $217 million gain as Bitcoin rises above $81,000
Binance's strategic shift to Bitcoin for its SAFU fund highlights a growing confidence in crypto's long-term value despite market volatility. The post Binance’s SAFU fund sits on $217 million gain as Bitcoin rises above $81,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/5/2026, 1:11:36 PM
Bitcoin rally breaks from US stock market as mixed macro data creates bullish setup for BTC
Bitcoin's move above $80,000 is testing whether its latest break from the S&P 500 reflects a real macro regime shift or the market's most liquid risk switch reacting to two different clocks. After months of Bitcoin following the US stock market open in terms of direction, volatility, and stress, it appears to be decoupling from […] The post...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/5/2026, 1:09:34 PM
Pi Network News and PI Price Update: May 5
Here are the latest updates and developments within the broader Pi Network ecosystem as well as PI's token price moves.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/5/2026, 1:08:37 PM
Saylor says Strategy has gained 63,410 BTC since start of 2026
Michael Saylor says his Bitcoin vehicle Strategy has realized 63,410 BTC of “Bitcoin Gain” in 2026, lifting its stash to over 815,000 BTC, or about 3.9% of total supply. In a new post on X, Strategy founder and executive chairman…
By Andrew Folkler 5/5/2026, 1:07:13 PM
State Street and Galaxy launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain
The fund lets institutions earn yield on stablecoins while moving cash onchain with round-the-clock access.
By Helene Braun 5/5/2026, 1:07:01 PM
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram for Global Crypto Cashouts
The post Kraken Partners With MoneyGram for Global Crypto Cashouts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Kraken has teamed up with MoneyGram to let users cash out crypto at nearly 500,000 locations in over 100 countries. Co CEO Arjun Sethi said it targets users in volatile markets who use crypto for savings and payments. The partnership...
By Sohrab Khawas 5/5/2026, 1:04:30 PM
Romanian PM Bolojan likely to exit after government collapse
Political instability in Romania may hinder economic reforms and affect investor confidence, impacting the country's future governance dynamics. The post Romanian PM Bolojan likely to exit after government collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 1:04:01 PM
Europe should weigh tokenized SEPA payments, Bank of Italy official says
The Bank of Italy’s deputy governor floated the evaluation of tokenized SEPA payments, as the ECB experiments with tokenized digital payment frameworks to avoid stablecoin competition.
By Zoltan Vardai 5/5/2026, 1:03:37 PM
Ark Invest sees Bitcoin hitting $16T and crypto $28T by 2030
Ark Invest’s Big Ideas 2026 sees Bitcoin compounding about 63% annually to a $16T cap by 2030, anchoring a $28T crypto market dominated by BTC, Ethereum, and Solana. According to Forbes, the Ark report estimates that Bitcoin’s market value could climb…
By Andrew Folkler 5/5/2026, 1:01:50 PM
Crypto Layoffs: Why Coinbase & Other Crypto Firms Cutting Jobs In 2026?
The post Crypto Layoffs: Why Coinbase & Other Crypto Firms Cutting Jobs In 2026? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto layoffs wave isn’t slowing down it’s accelerating in 2026, and this time it’s not just about market cycles. It’s about survival in an AI-driven world. In early May 2026, major firms are cutting deep, trimming teams,...
By Yash Jain 5/5/2026, 1:01:09 PM
K Wave Media scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI
The Nasdaq-listed firm raised $500 million to invest in bitcoin. Less than a year later, it is chasing the market's current hot sector of AI.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/5/2026, 1:00:22 PM
UAE launches national AI testing lab to certify models and agents
The United Arab Emirates has launched a national facility to test and certify artificial intelligence systems, as the country pushes ahead with large-scale AI deployment across government and industry. The UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with Open Innovation AI…
By Rony Roy 5/5/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Russia Shocks Crypto Markets with New SOL, XRP, TRX & BNB Index Launch
Russia’s largest securities exchange has accelerated its adoption of cryptocurrencies by launching new indices for top altcoins.
By Talha Arshad 5/5/2026, 12:58:19 PM
RippleX Engineering Head Says XRP Ledger Must Be Quantum Ready Before 2030
The post RippleX Engineering Head Says XRP Ledger Must Be Quantum Ready Before 2030 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto industry has long treated 2030 as the planning horizon for quantum readiness. Ayo Akinyele, Head of Engineering at RippleX, says that the window may no longer be wide enough. Speaking in a recent interview,...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/5/2026, 12:57:36 PM
Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC
Net realized profits hit a one-month high of $207.56 million Sunday as bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since January, with the price holding above the breakout level into Tuesday despite the heavy sell-side flow.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/5/2026, 12:56:31 PM
Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk amid AI policy shift
The Pentagon's risk label on Anthropic may hinder AI collaboration, impacting national security strategies and future market dynamics. The post Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk amid AI policy shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 12:55:14 PM
Bullish to buy transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2B in tokenization push
Bullish has agreed to acquire transfer agent Equiniti as more Wall Street participants accelerate their tokenization initiatives to offer 24/7 trading.
By Zoltan Vardai 5/5/2026, 12:54:29 PM
552 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Bleed: 100 EMA Resistance Losing Relevancy
Pressure on Shiba Inu is easing quicker than it seemed at first.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/5/2026, 12:50:00 PM
US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush conducts operations in Arabian Sea
The USS George H.W. Bush's operations highlight sustained US military pressure, impacting maritime traffic and geopolitical stability in the region. The post US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush conducts operations in Arabian Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 12:47:17 PM
Dutch users still access prediction markets despite Polymarket ban
Polymarket was banned in the Netherlands in February, but Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers are still offering prediction markets to Dutch users.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/5/2026, 12:46:23 PM
Somnia taps Frax to launch USDso stablecoin for high-frequency DeFi
Somnia’s new USDso stablecoin, issued by Frax Finance and backed by tokenized Treasuries, routes reserve yield back into Somnia’s high-throughput DeFi ecosystem. How USDso is structured on Somnia Somnia, a high-throughput L1 developed with Improbable and the Somnia Foundation, has…
By Andrew Folkler 5/5/2026, 12:43:45 PM
Ripple News: The Firm Takes Stand Against North Korean Hacking with Threat Intelligence Push
Ripple Launches DPRK Threat Intelligence Initiative The post Ripple News: The Firm Takes Stand Against North Korean Hacking with Threat Intelligence Push appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 5/5/2026, 12:40:39 PM
Crypto News: BTC Breakout But Why ETH, SOL, and DOGE Are Lagging
BTC Hits $81K While ETH, SOL, and DOGE Lag Behind The post Crypto News: BTC Breakout But Why ETH, SOL, and DOGE Are Lagging appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 5/5/2026, 12:38:33 PM
Cipher Digital secures $200M credit line to scale AI and HPC footprint
Cipher Digital secures a $200M revolving credit facility to fund its pivot from Bitcoin mining to long-duration, AI and HPC data center revenues anchored by multi-campus leases. New credit facility underpins data center growth Cipher Digital said in its first-quarter…
By Andrew Folkler 5/5/2026, 12:37:36 PM
Iran refuses US meeting as envoys visit Pakistan for talks
Iran's refusal to meet US officials highlights ongoing diplomatic challenges, potentially delaying direct negotiations and impacting regional stability. The post Iran refuses US meeting as envoys visit Pakistan for talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 12:30:11 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP advances past $1.40 as bulls face near-term resistance
Ripple (XRP) gains momentum, albeit gradually, trading above $1.40 at the time of writing on Tuesday.
By N/A 5/5/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Clarity Act News: May Markup Confirmed as Stablecoin Compromise Clears the Last Major Hurdle
The post Clarity Act News: May Markup Confirmed as Stablecoin Compromise Clears the Last Major Hurdle appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After months of stalling, the Clarity Act is finally moving. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks released a stablecoin yield compromise late last week that effectively clears the path for a Senate...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/5/2026, 12:29:26 PM
LINK Price Set to Shine Beyond $10? How the AWS Deal Acts as a Key Stepping Stone
The post LINK Price Set to Shine Beyond $10? How the AWS Deal Acts as a Key Stepping Stone appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News LINK price rose nearly 6% after AWScloud partnership announcement, as this time it was an actual substance. The LINK price reacted quickly after AWScloud officials posted about this team up with Chainlink. Was it a...
By Yash Jain 5/5/2026, 12:28:44 PM
Russia launches massive missile, drone assault on Dnipro, injuring 30
The attack highlights ongoing instability in Eastern Europe, reducing ceasefire prospects and maintaining current NATO-Russia conflict perceptions. The post Russia launches massive missile, drone assault on Dnipro, injuring 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 12:28:07 PM
Coinbase Slashes Jobs by 14% to Become ‘Lean, Fast, AI-Native’
Coinbase will experiment with smaller teams, including one-person teams, as it restructures operations.
By Chayanika Deka 5/5/2026, 12:26:37 PM
Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2B Deal to Acquire Equiniti
The deal is expected to be completed in January 2027.
By Chayanika Deka 5/5/2026, 12:24:08 PM
Suspected Multicoin-linked wallets stake $82M in HYPE on HyperCore
HyperCore staking by Arkham-flagged Multicoin wallets locks $82M in HYPE, deepening a concentrated, yield-bearing bet on Hyperliquid’s DeFi-native L1. Arkham flags Multicoin-associated HYPE staking activity According to market monitors citing Arkham’s AI attribution engine, an address predicted to be associated…
By Andrew Folkler 5/5/2026, 12:18:10 PM
Ripple shares North Korea-linked threat data as crypto hacks evolve
Ripple's intelligence sharing highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to counter evolving state-sponsored crypto threats. The post Ripple shares North Korea-linked threat data as crypto hacks evolve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/5/2026, 12:16:42 PM
Aave says creditors are trying to seize stolen ETH before victims get their $71M back
Aave filed an emergency motion last week to free millions in frozen ETH from a restraining order issued against the Arbitrum DAO, turning what began as a coordinated exploit recovery into a court dispute. Aave LLC said the restraining notice was served on Arbitrum DAO on May 1 and seeks to seize approximately $71 million […] The post Aave says...
By Gino Matos 5/5/2026, 12:15:16 PM
Can XRP price symmetrical triangle breakout drive move to $2?
XRP price moved toward the $1.40 resistance on Tuesday as the broader crypto market recovered alongside easing oil prices. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price traded near $1.39 at press time, after briefly touching highs around $1.41 earlier…
By Rony Roy 5/5/2026, 12:15:00 PM
Aave Fights to Block $71M Crypto Seizure in North Korea Legal Clash
The post Aave Fights to Block $71M Crypto Seizure in North Korea Legal Clash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News One of DeFi’s biggest platforms, Aave, is now facing a major legal battle over $71 million in frozen crypto. The company has filed an emergency request in a U.S. court to unlock the frozen Ethereum. At the center of the case is a...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/5/2026, 12:12:38 PM