Drone strike ignites fire outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi
The drone strike highlights escalating regional tensions, raising concerns over the security of critical infrastructure and potential geopolitical instability. The post Drone strike ignites fire outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 10:41:58 AM
Israeli military strikes on Doha, Tehran escalate Iran conflict
The escalation risks broader regional instability, potentially involving more nations and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Israeli military strikes on Doha, Tehran escalate Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/17/2026, 10:39:33 AM
Firedancer quietly hits Solana mainnet, but validators must wait
Firedancer is live on Solana mainnet and producing blocks, but Jump Crypto says validators should wait for audits before switching at scale.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 10:34:27 AM
Leaked US demands may stall Iran nuclear deal progress
The leaked demands could hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing regional tensions and reducing the likelihood of a peaceful resolution. The post Leaked US demands may stall Iran nuclear deal progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/17/2026, 10:30:55 AM
Asteroid (ASTEROID) Skyrockets, But It Might be Nothing: Analyzing What Triggered the Growth
The hottest memecoin of April is back on whales' menu and it's not clear if it will leave it any time soon.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/17/2026, 10:14:00 AM
Coinbase CEO says US government could hold over $1T in Bitcoin reserves
The US potentially holding over $1T in Bitcoin could influence global crypto policies, alter market dynamics, and impact geopolitical strategies. The post Coinbase CEO says US government could hold over $1T in Bitcoin reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 10:12:34 AM
Intesa Sanpaolo’s crypto holdings jump to $235M as XRP enters
Intesa Sanpaolo’s crypto holdings rose to $235M in Q1 as the bank added Bitcoin, Ether and XRP exposure while nearly exiting Solana.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 10:10:00 AM
Cardano Begins Building Quantum Resistant Future With Security Initiative
Cardano strengthens defenses for quantum era with key step.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/17/2026, 9:55:39 AM
'Robbing Your Followers': X Product Chief Blasts Top Influencer Over Crypto Scam Promo
X product chief Nikita Bier explained why top accounts lose reach, blaming a pivot to crypto scam promos rather than errors in X's new AI algorithm.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/17/2026, 9:55:30 AM
Qatar faces economic crisis as Strait of Hormuz closure halts gas exports
The prolonged disruption in Qatar's exports could trigger global energy shortages, impacting industries from semiconductors to digital assets. The post Qatar faces economic crisis as Strait of Hormuz closure halts gas exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 9:45:45 AM
BNB ETF race tightens as VanEck and Grayscale update SEC filings
VanEck and Grayscale updated BNB ETF filings as Canary pushed a staked TRX fund, adding pressure to the U.S. altcoin ETF race.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 9:39:14 AM
Strategy Eyes $1.5 Billion Buyback Deal as It Builds Toward 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve
Strategy is doubling down on its Bitcoin-first strategy with a major $1.5 billion debt buyback plan.
By Newton Gitonga 5/17/2026, 9:38:33 AM
BlackRock dumped over $650 million of these cryptocurrencies in a week
BlackRock’s cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded more than $650 million in combined outflows over the past five trading days, coinciding … Continue reading The post BlackRock dumped over $650 million of these cryptocurrencies in a week appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 5/17/2026, 9:35:33 AM
Bitcoin has one level left before macro pressure opens the path to $75k as Treasury yields extend two-day correction
Bitcoin touched $77,711 intraday before recovering to near $78,225, spending a second consecutive session under macro stress as US Treasury yields held near multi-month highs. The 10-year yield reached 4.599%, while the 30-year climbed 11.8 basis points to 5.131%, its highest level since May 2025. BTC is down 3.9% from its May 15 opening above […]...
By Gino Matos 5/17/2026, 9:30:42 AM
No Shiba Inu (SHIB) Selling? Almost 500 Billion Removed
Market pressure on Shiba Inu is finally easing as holders remove almost 500 billion away from centralized exchanges.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/17/2026, 9:29:00 AM
Expert Says XRP Is Poised for a Face-Melting Rally as XRPL Climbs RWA Rankings— Why $10 Is in Focus
XRP community educator X Finance Bull has sparked fresh debate across the market, suggesting that XRP may be on the verge of a face-melting rally as momentum across the XRP Ledger continues to build. Pointing to rising activity and improving rankings in the RWA sector, he argues that the conditions for a major breakout are […]
By Brenda Ngari 5/17/2026, 9:21:36 AM
Xi Jinping eases tensions with Trump at summit, seeks global stability
The summit's focus on stability may ease global market tensions, but Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint that could disrupt progress. The post Xi Jinping eases tensions with Trump at summit, seeks global stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 9:20:48 AM
Qatar gas exports halted as Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid conflict
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global energy instability, highlighting vulnerabilities in international trade routes. The post Qatar gas exports halted as Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/17/2026, 9:12:04 AM
Pi Network’s PI Token Suffers Another Setback as Bitcoin (BTC) Calms at $78K: Weekend Watch
PI has fallen out of the top 50 alts by market cap after the latest price drop.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/17/2026, 9:11:03 AM
Yann LeCun argues LLMs will drive real-world applications, but not human-level thinking
LeCun's stance suggests a potential reevaluation of AI investments, emphasizing practical applications over speculative AGI advancements. The post Yann LeCun argues LLMs will drive real-world applications, but not human-level thinking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 8:55:24 AM
Crypto Sectors to Watch in the Next Cycle
Crypto sectors that could lead the next market cycle, from stablecoins and RWAs to DeFi, Bitcoin infrastructure, L2s AI and DePIN.
By Maya Collins 5/17/2026, 8:51:53 AM
Bitcoin slides below $79K on macro fears: Can fixed-income outflows save it?
While macro pain and Iran war uncertainty drag Bitcoin below $79K, fixed-income market outflows could trigger a medium-term Bitcoin rebound.
By Marcel Pechman 5/17/2026, 8:50:02 AM
Harvard dumps Ether ETF as Abu Dhabi doubles down on Bitcoin
Harvard exited its Ether ETF and cut IBIT holdings, while Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala added Bitcoin ETF exposure and Dartmouth bought a Solana ETF.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 8:48:11 AM
AI and Web3: How the Two Narratives Are Converging
Explore how AI and Web3 are converging through agents, wallets, data, compute, payments and crypto infrastructure - plus key risks to watch.
By Karim Daniels 5/17/2026, 8:43:14 AM
Italy’s largest bank more than doubles crypto holdings to $235M in Q1: Report
Intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting Solana entirely.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/17/2026, 8:31:02 AM
Latam Insights: Coinbase Co-Founder Eyes Venezuela as Grupo Salinas Embraces Stablecoins
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersham considers investing in Venezuela, Grupo Salinas partners with Anchorage Digital, and Brazil bans a bank from conducting foreign crypto trades. Coinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/17/2026, 8:30:49 AM
How Blockchain Could Power AI Agent Economies
Learn how blockchain, stablecoins, smart wallets, and on-chain identity could support AI agent economies without ignoring key risks.
By Adrian Barkley 5/17/2026, 8:30:30 AM
Will Trump fill CFTC seats before CLARITY Act rewrites crypto rules?
House Agriculture leaders urge Trump to fill CFTC seats as CLARITY Act advances, raising focus on crypto oversight and rulemaking plans now.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 8:24:35 AM
SpaceX plans IPO by June with valuation akin to seven years of Hungary’s GDP
SpaceX's IPO could significantly influence global financial markets, highlighting the growing economic impact of private aerospace ventures. The post SpaceX plans IPO by June with valuation akin to seven years of Hungary’s GDP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/17/2026, 8:23:00 AM
A7A5 stablecoin aims to evolve beyond sanctions as trade tool
A7A5's evolution highlights stablecoins' potential as geopolitical tools, challenging traditional banking and dollar dominance in global trade. The post A7A5 stablecoin aims to evolve beyond sanctions as trade tool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 8:06:46 AM
Ripple's Schwartz Donates XRP to John Deaton
Ripple Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz has thrown his financial support behind pro-crypto attorney John Deaton’s latest U.S. Senate campaign.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/17/2026, 8:04:38 AM
A Russian stablecoin built to dodge sanctions says it can survive even if they're lifted
A7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep it relevant even if geopolitical tensions ease.
By Sam Reynolds 5/17/2026, 8:00:00 AM
A major bank just moved its stablecoin strategy into Wall Street’s hidden financing machine
Societe Generale plans to bring SG-FORGE's EUR CoinVertible and USD CoinVertible to Canton Network as part of a push into collateral, repo financing, and settlement. The May 13 move puts the French bank's stablecoin effort closer to the operating layer of institutional markets. SG-FORGE has already issued regulated CoinVertible tokens, and...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/17/2026, 7:36:07 AM
G-7 finance ministers address global growth imbalances after Trump’s China summit
The G-7's focus on global imbalances highlights growing tensions in international trade, potentially influencing market stability and investment strategies. The post G-7 finance ministers address global growth imbalances after Trump’s China summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 7:34:40 AM
Brazilian Federal Police seizes over $14M in crypto assets linked to crime in 2025
The increased crypto asset seizures highlight Brazil's intensified efforts to combat digital financial crimes, impacting market compliance dynamics. The post Brazilian Federal Police seizes over $14M in crypto assets linked to crime in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 7:34:34 AM
Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? Saylor Says ‘Never Sell’ Needed a Reset
Michael Saylor says Strategy may sell Bitcoin if needed, as dividends, a $1.5B note buyback and liquidity questions test its treasury model.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/17/2026, 7:34:01 AM
Bitcoin Monthly Structure Signals Continuation Of Major Historical Trend
Bitcoin’s long-term price structure is once again drawing attention, as the asset continues to follow a powerful historical pattern on the monthly timeframe. Despite short-term volatility and shifting market sentiment, the broader trend suggests BTC may still be tracking well-established cyclical behavior from previous market phases. How...
By Godspower Owie 5/17/2026, 7:30:31 AM
Samsung and labor union resume negotiations to avert massive strike
A prolonged strike at Samsung could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains, impacting tech industries and escalating hardware costs. The post Samsung and labor union resume negotiations to avert massive strike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 6:59:02 AM
Peter Brandt Warns Solana Could Crash
Veteran commodity trader Peter Brandt has a fresh warning for Solana (SOL) bulls.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/17/2026, 6:43:45 AM
Ripple ETFs Record Best Week Since December: So Why Is XRP Still Failing?
May's inflows have already surpassed those for April.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/17/2026, 6:38:52 AM
South Korea seeks emergency arbitration to prevent Samsung strike that could cost $67 billion
The potential Samsung strike highlights the critical balance between labor rights and economic stability, impacting global tech supply chains. The post South Korea seeks emergency arbitration to prevent Samsung strike that could cost $67 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 6:36:02 AM
Bitcoin Crowd Euphoria Hits Highest Level Of 2026 After CLARITY Act Progress
The price of Bitcoin spiked by over 3.5% in the early days of Thursday, May 14th, following the advancement of the CLARITY Act by the US Senate Banking Committee. However, the flagship cryptocurrency soon reversed towards the downside, thereby raising more questions concerning what is happening within the market. Recent on-chain analysis has...
By Opeyemi Sule 5/17/2026, 6:30:59 AM
The $40 Billion Opportunity: Why Nubank and Revolut Are Betting Big on Mexico
Revolut and Nubank, two large neobanks, are now reaping the benefits of investing in Mexico, reaching milestones suggesting the market has reached an inflection point in the adoption of these alternatives, preferring them over traditional banks. Mexico Becomes A Hotbed for Alternative Neobanks The Mexican market, with over 90 million adults...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/17/2026, 6:30:46 AM
Record drone attacks on Moscow kill three, disrupt airports and refinery operations
The escalation of drone attacks on Moscow could destabilize global energy markets and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting international relations. The post Record drone attacks on Moscow kill three, disrupt airports and refinery operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 6:13:26 AM
3 Major Warning Signs Suggest Bitcoin’s Bottom Is Still Not In
The belief that the bear market bottom is in assumes "major invalidation of long-standing principles in bitcoin market cycles," said one analyst.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/17/2026, 6:00:14 AM
DayOne plans dual IPO in Singapore and US with potential $20 billion valuation
DayOne's dual IPO strategy could enhance its global market presence, leveraging diverse capital sources and mitigating geopolitical risks. The post DayOne plans dual IPO in Singapore and US with potential $20 billion valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/17/2026, 5:50:05 AM
IDF considers deeper Lebanon push as drone threat escalates
Increased IDF operations in Lebanon could hinder peace efforts, heightening regional instability and complicating future diplomatic resolutions. The post IDF considers deeper Lebanon push as drone threat escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/17/2026, 5:34:25 AM
Brazil Crypto Seizures Skyrocket 600% to $14 Million in 2025
According to local media, the use of cryptocurrency for illicit purposes has skyrocketed in Brazil, with criminal groups leveraging it for money laundering purposes. The number reached 71 million reais (nearly $14 million) of 505 billion reais ($100 billion) that circulated in Brazil in 2025. Brazil Registers Large Rise In Illegal Cryptocurrency...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/17/2026, 5:30:44 AM
6 Best Crypto Presales as AlphaPepe Leads While ETH, SOL and XRP Funds Pull Fresh Capital
The post 6 Best Crypto Presales as AlphaPepe Leads While ETH, SOL and XRP Funds Pull Fresh Capital appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto ETF flows are telling a clear story this month. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $131 million the day the CLARITY Act passed Senate Banking. Solana spot ETFs have logged eleven straight inflow days. XRP spot...
By PR Manager 5/17/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Michael Saylor floated Bitcoin sales idea to avoid 'impairing' the asset
Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built around.
By Ciaran Lyons 5/17/2026, 5:27:23 AM