Binance’s BNB Chain tests quantum defense, sees 40% drop in throughput
BNB Chain's quantum defense tests highlight the trade-off between enhanced security and reduced network efficiency, impacting future scalability. The post Binance’s BNB Chain tests quantum defense, sees 40% drop in throughput appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/19/2026, 10:58:15 AM
BSC’s quantum defense works. The trade-off is 40% slower transaction throughput.
BSC’s quantum-security test worked, but bigger transaction data slowed network throughput by about 40%.
By Sam Reynolds 5/19/2026, 10:52:39 AM
AI agents could outspend humans, Coinbase CEO says
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sees AI agent payments outgrowing humans as x402 records 75M monthly transactions and Base leads USDC use soon.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 10:47:34 AM
Bitcoin Tests $76K Support: Next Rally Do or Die for the Bulls?
Even while in a fairly oversold condition, the bears were still able to drag the $BTC price further down, which ended with a touch of the $76K horizontal support level. Back now at $77K, the Bitcoin bulls possibly have one more chance to break back into a descending channel, although with very heavy resistance around $80K a damaging lower high may...
By Laurie Dunn 5/19/2026, 10:42:33 AM
XRP Real-World Asset Value Hits All-Time High
XRP Ledger sees massive adoption, pushing XRP’s real-world asset ecosystem to surge past $3.53 billion in total value.
By Caroline Amosun 5/19/2026, 10:41:43 AM
Ethereum Staking Surges as ETH Price Consolidates Amid Leadership Turmoil—What’s Next?
The post Ethereum Staking Surges as ETH Price Consolidates Amid Leadership Turmoil—What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum continues to display a growing divergence between strengthening on-chain fundamentals and rising ecosystem uncertainty. While the ETH price remains trapped within a broader consolidation range, Ethereum...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/19/2026, 10:38:24 AM
Pi Network’s PI Token Finally Stabilizes as BTC Rebounds From 3-Week Low: Market Watch
Meanwhile, ONDO has rocketed by double-digits today, followed by NEAR and M.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/19/2026, 10:37:15 AM
Bitcoin treads water near pivotal monthly close while speculative tokens retreat
Bitcoin held near $76,800 as altcoins weakened, WLFI slid and traders watched whether the largest cryptocurrency can hold Tom Lee's line in the sand.
By Oliver Knight 5/19/2026, 10:34:57 AM
Will the CEX outflows allow PI to recover above $0.1500?
Key takeaways PI is up by nearly 2% as bulls attempt to push the price above $0.1500. The ongoing token unlock could still put further pressure on the coin. Bulls look to push PI above $0.1500 Pi Network (PI) has been one of the worst performers among the leading cryptocurrencies in recent days. The coin […] The post Will the CEX outflows allow PI...
By Hassan Maishera 5/19/2026, 10:32:11 AM
7 leading free crypto wallets for Android and iPhone
A new 2026 comparison of 7 leading mobile crypto wallets explores how Android and iPhone apps now combine self-custody, DeFi access, and many other features. A mobile crypto wallet has long stopped being just an app for storing BTC or…
By Samuel Msiska 5/19/2026, 10:32:07 AM
Bitcoin’s 2028 Halving Countdown Begins as Fewer Than 100,000 Blocks Remain
Bitcoin’s fourth halving is now well in the rearview mirror as fewer than 100,000 blocks remain. The network is entering the final stretch before the next reward cut, expected around April 2028. The Clock Is Ticking on Block 1,050,000 Live data shows fewer than 100,034 blocks remain between today and Bitcoin’s next halving, pegged at […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/19/2026, 10:30:35 AM
BNB Chain Passes Post-Quantum Security Test, Network Speed Falls 40%
The post BNB Chain Passes Post-Quantum Security Test, Network Speed Falls 40% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In the race to fight the future threat of quantum computing, BNB Chain has completed a major test of its post-quantum security upgrade. The test showed that the network can be protected against future quantum threats, but it also...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/19/2026, 10:30:33 AM
ONDO Surges 16% As SEC Eyes Framework For Tokenized Stock Trading
ONDO jumped roughly 16% after reports that the US Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a framework that could allow tokenized versions of stocks to trade on crypto rails, potentially giving one of the real-world asset sector’s most visible names a fresh regulatory tailwind. ONDO traded near $0.390, up 15.5% over 24 hours, with about...
By Jake Simmons 5/19/2026, 10:30:06 AM
Bernstein sees upside for bitcoin miners amid $90B in AI deals
Bitcoin miners' shift to AI infrastructure could stabilize revenue, but success hinges on execution and adapting facilities for AI needs. The post Bernstein sees upside for bitcoin miners amid $90B in AI deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/19/2026, 10:27:05 AM
250 Million XRP in 24 Hours Hits Ledger Amid Rising Market Recovery Potential
XRP is passing through an unusual stage where institutional inflows drop severely, creating lack of volume on the network.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/19/2026, 10:25:00 AM
Expert sets condition for XRP’s drop to $1
With XRP largely remaining bearish, a trading expert has pointed out that technical indicators suggest that if the losses continue, … Continue reading The post Expert sets condition for XRP’s drop to $1 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 5/19/2026, 10:22:08 AM
Telegram’s Quiet Revolution: How NEED Is Making Verification Diverse and Trendy
The post Telegram’s Quiet Revolution: How NEED Is Making Verification Diverse and Trendy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The internet runs on trust, and nowhere is it more visible than inside Telegram, where millions of users build communities, trade digital goods, and swap crypto in an environment not originally designed for any of it....
By PR Manager 5/19/2026, 10:20:58 AM
Chiliz targets new weekly highs as derivatives data flips bullish
Key takeaways CHZ is up 5% in the last 24 hours and is now approaching the $0.05 resistance level. The derivatives data indicate that the bulls are in control at the moment. Chiliz outperforms the broader crypto market Chiliz (CHZ) is one of the best performers among the top cryptocurrencies, as the coin is up […] The post Chiliz targets new...
By Hassan Maishera 5/19/2026, 10:17:33 AM
SEC tokenized stock exemption to let equities move onto crypto rails
The SEC is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week. SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce had already sketched the plan in February, describing a temporary, limited framework with volume caps, white-listed buyers and sellers, automated market makers, and temporary relief while the SEC...
By Gino Matos 5/19/2026, 10:15:23 AM
XRP enters volatility vacuum amid bearish fears
XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has experienced a volatility vacuum due to a complete unwind of … Continue reading The post XRP enters volatility vacuum amid bearish fears appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/19/2026, 10:02:22 AM
Japan AI-blockchain finance plan backs yen stablecoins
Japan AI-blockchain finance plan backs tokenized deposits and yen stablecoins as LDP seeks 24/7 settlement and Asia policy ties in 2026 now.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 9:58:42 AM
HYPE Within $11 of ATH as SpaceX Perps Drive Rally
Social media activity around HYPE surged as multiple catalysts, including US policy changes and exchange integrations, hit in the same week.
By Wayne Jones 5/19/2026, 9:55:26 AM
Crypto adoption in the U.S. reached 10% in 2025, Fed survey shows
U.S. cryptocurrency adoption has climbed to its highest level in three years, with a growing share of adults using digital assets primarily as investments rather than for everyday payments, according to a new Federal Reserve report. According to the Federal…
By Rony Roy 5/19/2026, 9:49:58 AM
Swan Bitcoin sued for nearly $1B over pre-bankruptcy transfers from Prime Trust
Swan Bitcoin has been sued for allegedly using insider access to pull nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin and cash from Prime Trust days before its 2023 bankruptcy filing.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/19/2026, 9:37:49 AM
Strategy Holds 843,738 BTC vs Blackrock’s 817,138 as the Race to a Million Bitcoin Intensifies
Fewer than 27,000 BTC now separates Strategy and Blackrock in what has become an unprecedented contest to be the first institution to hold 1 million bitcoin. Two Giants, One Finish Line For much of late 2024 and early 2025, Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust was regarded as the fastest-growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) in U.S. market history. […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/19/2026, 9:30:54 AM
Crypto Hack Hits Echo As Monad’s eBTC Market Faces Fallout
Echo Protocol is investigating a security incident involving its bridge on Monad after crypto on-chain analysts said an attacker minted 1,000 eBTC and used part of the position to extract WBTC liquidity through Curvance. The first public alarm came from on-chain analyst DCF GOD, who wrote that Echo “may be hacked on Monad.” He added: […]
By Jake Simmons 5/19/2026, 9:30:27 AM
AI Financial posts $271M loss as WLFI value slides
AI Financial posted a $271.5M loss as WLFI holdings fell to $706.4M, raising one-year survival doubt and related-party loan concerns for Q1.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 9:30:00 AM
ZOOMEX Marks Bitcoin Pizza Day With a Global Campaign That Goes Beyond HODL
May 19, 2026 — As the world approaches the 16th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, ZOOMEX, a leading global digital asset exchange, has officially launched its Pizza Week campaign — a celebration of the historic moment that marked Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction and a direct call back to cryptocurrency’s original vision. The campaign is more...
By PR DESK 5/19/2026, 9:21:07 AM
Bitcoin Traders Push BTC Back to $77K After Trump Freezes Iran Response
On May 19, bitcoin rebounded from a low of $76,000 to trade above $77,000 ($77,200 by 3:50 AM EST). However, Bitfinex analysts warn that the drop below $78,000 exposes deep market fragilities. Geopolitical Relief Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000 on the morning of May 19, rebounding from a late‑Monday dip to $76,000. The recovery remained […]
By Terence Zimwara 5/19/2026, 9:15:59 AM
Goldman Sachs Exec Says High Leverage Could Spark Volatility in AI and Semiconductor Sectors: ‘3% Can Turn Into 10% Very Quickly’
A Goldman Sachs executive is warning that high levels of leverage in the market could spark volatility in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. Shawn Tuteja, a managing director who oversees ETF and custom baskets volatility trading, says in a new interview that the market is underappreciating the potential for two-way volatility....
By Conor Devitt 5/19/2026, 9:15:17 AM
BNB Chain post-quantum test cuts BSC TPS by 40%
BSC tested post-quantum signatures using ML-DSA-44, but data overhead cut cross-region TPS about 40% before planned production rollout now.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 9:08:18 AM
Three years after Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘toilet paper dollar’ warning, has he been proven right?
The prominent investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ Robert Kiyosaki, has been bearish … Continue reading The post Three years after Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘toilet paper dollar’ warning, has he been proven right? appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 5/19/2026, 9:07:56 AM
Was Robert Kiyosaki right about the ‘toilet paper dollar’?
In April 2023, ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki warned that the U.S. dollar could effectively become “toilet paper” … Continue reading The post Was Robert Kiyosaki right about the ‘toilet paper dollar’? appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 5/19/2026, 9:07:56 AM
Bitcoin ETFs lose $648M as analysts warn of weak demand
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their biggest single-day outflows since late January after investors pulled nearly $650 million from the products as Bitcoin slipped below $78,000 amid rising geopolitical and inflation concerns. According to SoSoValue data, the ETF segment…
By Rony Roy 5/19/2026, 9:01:07 AM
Solana Fails Channel Breakout—$78 Support The Next Destination?
An analyst has pointed out how the latest retrace in Solana has come after rejection from the resistance level of a Parallel Channel. Solana Failed Parallel Channel Resistance Retest In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a technical analysis (TA) pattern forming in the daily price chart of Solana. The pattern in question is a...
By Keshav Verma 5/19/2026, 9:00:42 AM
South Korean retail investors pivot from Bitcoin to KOSPI amid AI-led rally in equities
South Korean investors, well-known for leading the Asian market's demand for Bitcoin (BTC), are returning to their domestic equity markets as the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) hits record highs amid increasing AI chip demand.
By N/A 5/19/2026, 9:00:35 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC battles at key technical zone amid mixed flow signals
Bitcoin (BTC) steadies around the key technical support on Tuesday after its recent correction. The Crypto King’s next directional move could hinge on this key technical zone.
By N/A 5/19/2026, 9:00:00 AM
Trump says planned US attack on Iran was called off at Gulf states’ request
The pause in US-Iran tensions highlights the Gulf states' influence and underscores the global economic risks tied to regional conflicts. The post Trump says planned US attack on Iran was called off at Gulf states’ request appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/19/2026, 8:56:02 AM
ECHO token plunges after $76M admin key exploit hits protocol
Echo Admin key compromise enabled $76.7M unauthorized eBTC minting. The attacker used fake eBTC to borrow and bridge real crypto assets. ECHO token dropped sharply as panic selling hit the market fast. The ECHO token came under severe pressure after a major security breach tied to the Echo Protocol led to the unauthorized minting of […] The post...
By Charles Thuo 5/19/2026, 8:50:40 AM
Chainlink DataLink Expands Amid SEC Crypto News: LINK Secures New SGX FX Market Architecture
Chainlink SGX Data, SEC Token Rules & Liquidchain Presale The post Chainlink DataLink Expands Amid SEC Crypto News: LINK Secures New SGX FX Market Architecture appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Neil Mathew 5/19/2026, 8:50:07 AM
The US Bitcoin ATM industry is breaking under fraud, bans, and fees
Bitcoin ATM company, Bitcoin Depot, filed for Chapter 11 protection on May 18 in the Southern District of Texas, announcing it would wind down operations and sell assets, and that its kiosk network, with over 9,000 locations globally as of August 2025, would go offline the same day. A May 12 SEC disclosure showed that […] The post The US Bitcoin...
By Gino Matos 5/19/2026, 8:46:31 AM
Echo Protocol suffers $76 million exploit in eBTC minting attack on Monad
The Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol suffered an attack whereby about 1,000 unauthorized eBTC $77 million were minted on the Monad blockchain
By Jamie Crawley 5/19/2026, 8:42:15 AM
Solana Chain GDP Hits $342M as RWA Market Cap Tops $2B
Solana Q1 Chain GDP hit $342.2M as RWA market cap rose 43% to $2.01B, while Alpenglow targets 150ms finality.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 8:40:00 AM
Coinbase CEO Predicts AI Agents Economy to Be Larger Than Human One
Brian Armstrong outlines why AI agents will create the largest economy, and the numbers are already rising.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/19/2026, 8:35:00 AM
Ethereum Staking Ratio Rises to 31% Despite ETH Price Drop
Ethereum’s staking ratio has climbed from 29% to 31% despite ETH falling 26% year-to-date. The increase suggests long-term holders continue to lock up supply while waiting for stronger institutional demand. Ethereum is having a difficult year on price, but the staking data tells a different story. Even with ETH down 26% year-to-date, the share of...
By Chris Omang 5/19/2026, 8:32:22 AM
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Trial, Vows Appeal After Jury Dismisses Claims Over Statute of Limitations
A federal jury has thrown out every claim in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding the case to have been filed past its legal deadline. Verdict Reached, But Battle Not Over A federal jury in Oakland, California sided with OpenAI on May 18, unanimously dismissing all claims in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/19/2026, 8:30:27 AM
House Republicans seek indefinite block on U.S. CBDC plans
Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House have pushed to turn a temporary restriction on a central bank digital currency into a permanent ban as Congress prepares to vote on a major housing bill later this week. According to Congressman Mike…
By Rony Roy 5/19/2026, 8:29:06 AM
A DeFi exchange becomes the first to offer equity perpetuals powered by Nasdaq data
The partnership underscores both the rapid growth of equity perpetuals in onchain markets and Nasdaq’s broader strategy to support tokenized equity trading infrastructure.
By Omkar Godbole 5/19/2026, 8:28:30 AM
Hyperliquid price nears ATH as HYPE rallies 24% in 6 days
Hyperliquid price rose 24% in six days as HYPE neared its ATH, helped by the CLARITY Act, USDC growth, Bitwise and SPCX.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/19/2026, 8:27:53 AM
XRP and Solana funds attract inflows as bitcoin outflows hit nearly $1 billion
CoinShares data shows investors are rotating into listed products based on XRP and SOL while bitcoin and ethereum products posted heavy weekly outflows.
By Sam Reynolds 5/19/2026, 8:25:17 AM