Court lets Arbitrum DAO to transfer $71M in ETH tied to North Korea hack to Aave
A Manhattan judge modified a restraining notice to let Arbitrum DAO move $71 million in frozen Ether to Aave, while preserving terrorism victims’ legal claim on the funds.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/9/2026, 11:12:08 AM
Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto
The prolonged high rates due to geopolitical tensions may deter speculative investments, impacting crypto markets and broader economic stability. The post Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 11:01:59 AM
ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push
Ondo's regulatory move could set a precedent for blockchain-based securities, influencing future tokenization frameworks and market dynamics. The post ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 11:00:56 AM
Payward applies for OCC charter to become federally regulated crypto bank
Payward's move towards a federally regulated crypto bank could reshape digital asset custody, enhancing institutional trust and compliance. The post Payward applies for OCC charter to become federally regulated crypto bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 11:00:29 AM
Kraken’s Parent Files For OCC National Trust Charter—Hinting At A Ripple, Coinbase Play
Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, disclosed on Friday that it has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeking approval for a National Trust Company charter. A national trust company charter would allow Payward to set up a federally regulated custody business under OCC...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/9/2026, 11:00:25 AM
Pundit Says XRP At $1,000 Is Nothing Big, The Real Value Is Much Higher
Crypto pundit Remi has declared that an XRP rally to $1,000 is nothing big, indicating that the altcoin could easily reach this target. The pundit also revealed why he believes that XRP could rally much higher, outlining potential use cases for the token. Pundit Explains Why XRP Can Rally Well Above $1,000 In an X post, Remi remarked that those...
By Scott Matherson 5/9/2026, 11:00:06 AM
Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast
AI-driven market shifts are reshaping Bitcoin's role in accelerating economic disruption and token demand. The post Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 10:55:24 AM
Morgan Stanley’s ETrade crypto undercuts Coinbase
Morgan Stanley has launched E*Trade crypto trading at 0.5%, undercutting Coinbase, Schwab, and Robinhood in a pilot set to reach 8.6 million users. Morgan Stanley has launched ETrade crypto trading at a flat 0.5% fee, below Coinbase and Schwab. The…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 10:55:00 AM
Trump faces setback as court strikes down 10% tariff on imports
The court's decision could reshape US trade policy, impacting industries reliant on imports and influencing future tariff challenges. The post Trump faces setback as court strikes down 10% tariff on imports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 10:39:46 AM
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine with prisoner swap
The ceasefire may signal potential shifts in geopolitical dynamics, impacting global financial markets and cryptocurrency adoption trends. The post Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine with prisoner swap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 10:36:53 AM
Virginia redistricting vote erased by state court
Virginia redistricting referendum was struck down 4-3 by the state Supreme Court on May 8, with Democrats immediately filing to appeal to SCOTUS Virginia redistricting was struck down 4-3 by the state Supreme Court, with Democrats filing to appeal to…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 10:36:00 AM
Cardano to $0.53? Recovery Hinges on This Key ADA Level
Cardano (ADA) recovery setup forms, but big test remains at key support level.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/9/2026, 10:30:00 AM
US court finds Meta AI ads created fraud
A US court has found that Meta’s AI ads tools materially developed fraudulent investment content, stripping Section 230 immunity and exposing the platform to securities fraud claims. A US court found that Meta’s AI ads helped create fraudulent investment content,…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 10:20:00 AM
The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway”
In a May 8 speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency could consider a limited “innovation pathway” for on-chain trading systems in the near future. Meanwhile, the agency will reserve formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit inside the exchange definition. Atkins tied that idea directly to the SEC's handling of...
By Gino Matos 5/9/2026, 10:15:23 AM
Marco Rubio sanctions Chinese entities over satellite imagery supplied to Iran
The sanctions could intensify US-China tensions, impact global supply chains, and influence crypto markets amid heightened geopolitical risks. The post Marco Rubio sanctions Chinese entities over satellite imagery supplied to Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 10:11:21 AM
Meta’s 2026 Stablecoin Push Faces Senator Warren Scrutiny Over Financial Stability Risks
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company’s stablecoin plans, warning of serious risks to financial stability, competition, privacy, and payments integrity. Related Reading: Tokenized China-Linked Equities And ETFs On BNB Chain Explode 2,850% In 2026 Meta’s Stablecoin Trials Under Scrutiny This week,...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/9/2026, 10:00:02 AM
'Working on Next Steps': Coinbase CEO Responds to Recent Multihour Outage
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong addresses recent outage with next steps now being worked on.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/9/2026, 10:00:00 AM
OpenAI IPO nears as revenue crosses $25bn
OpenAI has crossed $25bn in annualized revenue and is actively preparing its OpenAI IPO for as early as the fourth quarter of 2026. OpenAI has crossed $25bn in annualized revenue and is preparing its OpenAI IPO for as early as…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 9:59:00 AM
Why JPMorgan AI is no longer an experiment
JPMorgan AI spending has been reclassified from discretionary innovation to core infrastructure, placing it alongside data centers and cybersecurity in the bank’s budget. JPMorgan has reclassified JPMorgan AI investment as core infrastructure, treating its $2bn annual budget as non-negotiable as…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 9:55:00 AM
Trump expresses hope for extended Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as crypto markets react
The ceasefire's potential extension could stabilize geopolitical tensions, influencing crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment significantly. The post Trump expresses hope for extended Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as crypto markets react appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 9:47:45 AM
Lumentum joins Nasdaq-100 Index after stock surges 339% since 2025
Lumentum's Nasdaq-100 inclusion boosts its market visibility and investor demand, highlighting the growing importance of optical tech in AI. The post Lumentum joins Nasdaq-100 Index after stock surges 339% since 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 9:42:01 AM
Ethereum Dominance in DeFi Falls to 54%, Is ETH Losing Control of Biggest Market?
The post Ethereum Dominance in DeFi Falls to 54%, Is ETH Losing Control of Biggest Market? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen its dominance in the DeFi market fall to around 54%, down from 63.5% earlier this year, as competing blockchains continue capturing a larger share of...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/9/2026, 9:39:05 AM
Render (RNDR) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Long-Term Forecast and Growth Outlook
The post Render (RNDR) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Long-Term Forecast and Growth Outlook appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the RNDR token is . If demand for decentralized GPU infrastructure expands, RNDR could climb toward $18 by 2026. With sustained growth in AI computing and Web3 infrastructure,...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/9/2026, 9:31:26 AM
Six Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying Landscape
The American Gaming Association published its Q1 2026 Gaming Industry Outlook on May 7, the trade group’s biannual sentiment survey conducted by Oxford Economics across 26 senior gaming executives between March 23 and April 8. The headline numbers tell a confident story, but the details below suggest concerns over the growing impact of prediction...
By Luci Kelemen 5/9/2026, 9:30:30 AM
Tom Lee Sets $200,000 Year-End Bitcoin Target As Price Defends Crucial Support
As Bitcoin (BTC) defends a pivotal support level, Tom Lee has called for the end of the crypto winter, setting massive year-end outlooks for the flagship crypto and Ethereum (ETH). Related Reading: DeFi Platform TrustedVolumes Hit By $6.7M Hack As 2026 Exploits Surge Tom Lee Shares $200,000 Bitcoin Target Tom Lee, the chairman of Ethereum’s...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/9/2026, 9:30:20 AM
Strategy CEO Phong Le prioritizes math over ideology in Bitcoin sales
Strategy's shift to prioritize Bitcoin Per Share over total holdings may redefine corporate Bitcoin strategies, impacting investor expectations. The post Strategy CEO Phong Le prioritizes math over ideology in Bitcoin sales appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 9:19:33 AM
Federal Reserve’s Bowman says regulation is pushing corporate lending out of banks and into shadow lenders
The shift of corporate lending to shadow lenders due to regulation may increase systemic risk by reducing transparency and oversight. The post Federal Reserve’s Bowman says regulation is pushing corporate lending out of banks and into shadow lenders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 9:17:20 AM
Crypto Titans Rally: Top US Exchanges Lobby For Risk Asset Easing In CLARITY Act
Three of the United States’ largest crypto exchanges—Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini—are pushing lawmakers to make a significant change to the anticipated CLARITY Act, the long-awaited framework for the crypto market that has been delayed for months in Congress. According to a Friday report by POLITICO, the companies have urged lawmakers to scrap one...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/9/2026, 9:00:05 AM
SEC Chair Paul Atkins pushes for tailored crypto rules for on-chain markets
US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined a more forward-looking regulatory approach to blockchain-based finance on Friday, signaling the agency’s intention to develop clearer rules tailored to the rapidly evolving structure of on-chain markets.
By N/A 5/9/2026, 8:54:02 AM
Why Meta’s Muse Spark ditched open-source AI
Meta launched Muse Spark on April 8, its first fully closed AI model, abandoning its open-source Llama strategy Meta launched Muse Spark on April 8, its first fully closed AI model, abandoning its open-source Llama strategy. The launch marks the…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 8:50:00 AM
US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist
Despite job growth, persistent workforce decline and sector-specific losses suggest structural labor market challenges and cautious economic outlook. The post US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 8:49:34 AM
OBON Corp. linked to Nvidia chip smuggling scheme that allegedly funneled $2.5B in AI servers to Alibaba
The scheme highlights vulnerabilities in export controls, potentially straining US-China tech relations and impacting global AI supply chains. The post OBON Corp. linked to Nvidia chip smuggling scheme that allegedly funneled $2.5B in AI servers to Alibaba appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 8:45:12 AM
What Does ETH Need to Surge Past $3,000 Again as Whales Are Abandoning Ship?
Whales have reduced their ETH holdings by over 21% since the October peak.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/9/2026, 8:44:16 AM
Anthropic raise would top OpenAI at $900bn
Anthropic raise talks are targeting a $900bn valuation and up to $50bn in fresh capital, sources told the Financial Times. Anthropic raise talks are targeting a $900bn valuation and up to $50bn in fresh capital, sources told the Financial Times.…
By Peace Longe 5/9/2026, 8:41:30 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs log 6th straight week of net inflows for first time in 9 months
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged six consecutive weeks of net inflows, the longest such streak since a seven-week run that drew in $7.57 billion in the summer of 2025.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/9/2026, 8:35:00 AM
Israel urges US to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure within 24 hours as crypto markets brace for impact
Rising geopolitical tensions could destabilize global markets, elevate energy costs, and enhance Bitcoin's role as a hedge against instability. The post Israel urges US to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure within 24 hours as crypto markets brace for impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 8:20:33 AM
Why Traders Think Chainlink Price Could Rally Much Higher From Here
The post Why Traders Think Chainlink Price Could Rally Much Higher From Here appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink price is rapidly emerging as one of the strongest infrastructure-driven recovery plays in the crypto market as whale accumulation, ETF inflows and shrinking exchange supply simultaneously reinforce the bullish case for...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/9/2026, 8:16:59 AM
Crypto Traders In South Korea Face 22% Tax Starting January 2027
South Korea’s five largest crypto exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax — are already working with the National Tax Service to build reporting systems ahead of a major policy shift set for January 2027. Related Reading: Crypto Allies Gain Ground In Congress After Indiana Primary Win The coordination signals that the government is...
By Christian Encila 5/9/2026, 8:00:44 AM
Ethereum Is Going Up While Shorts Are Piling In: Find Out What Usually Follows
Ethereum has lost ground below $2,300 as the market cools after weeks of cautious recovery. The price is retreating — but a CryptoQuant report tracking Binance derivatives activity has identified a dynamic beneath the surface that complicates the bearish reading considerably. Related Reading: Bitcoin Found Support Where Recent Buyers Can’t Afford...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/9/2026, 8:00:18 AM
+427 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Added to Centralized Exchanges: Analyzing the Price Effect
Shiba Inu exchange inflows are not disappearing, despite the relatively calmer market composition.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/9/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Bittensor’s SN68 subnet accelerates drug R&D at Metanova Labs
Decentralized AI in drug R&D could democratize discovery, reduce costs, and challenge traditional pharma, but validation hurdles remain. The post Bittensor’s SN68 subnet accelerates drug R&D at Metanova Labs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 7:57:19 AM
Trump administration appeals court ruling that blocked IEEPA tariffs
The Supreme Court's decision could redefine presidential power limits, impacting trade policy stability and potential tariff refunds. The post Trump administration appeals court ruling that blocked IEEPA tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 7:57:00 AM
Cardano Price Could Repeat Previous 243% Rally if Key Support Holds
The post Cardano Price Could Repeat Previous 243% Rally if Key Support Holds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano (ADA) rose nearly 6% today, trading around $0.27 after holding a key long-term support level near $0.25. The recovery comes as Bitcoin stabilizes above important market levels, while crypto analyst Ali Martinez points to...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/9/2026, 7:43:41 AM
US Treasury targets 10 entities aiding Iran’s military efforts
The sanctions intensify global economic pressure on Iran, potentially disrupting its military supply chains and impacting international relations. The post US Treasury targets 10 entities aiding Iran’s military efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 7:32:52 AM
Intel soars on Apple chip deal, lifting S&P 500 and NASDAQ to record highs
Intel's potential deal with Apple highlights a shift towards diversified chip supply chains, benefiting companies with advanced fabrication capabilities. The post Intel soars on Apple chip deal, lifting S&P 500 and NASDAQ to record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 7:32:32 AM
Nigerian Fintech Paga Expands Into Tokenized Bonds and Real Estate Through Sui Partnership
Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has partnered with the Sui blockchain to integrate cryptocurrency infrastructure into its platform. A Roadmap for Digital Finance Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has entered a partnership with Sui blockchain, marking the company’s most significant push into crypto infrastructure to date. The collaboration was unveiled...
By Terence Zimwara 5/9/2026, 7:30:21 AM
Estonia’s FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation
Estonia's regulatory action against Zondacrypto highlights the EU's commitment to enforcing crypto compliance, impacting investor trust. The post Estonia’s FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/9/2026, 7:29:46 AM
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon cast doubt on June 2026 withdrawal plan
The ongoing conflict and airstrikes suggest prolonged instability, reducing confidence in a timely resolution and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon cast doubt on June 2026 withdrawal plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/9/2026, 7:25:54 AM
Strike CEO Jack Mallers dismisses idea that Wall Street threatens Bitcoin
Strike CEO Jack Mallers argued that if Wall Street “kills” Bitcoin, then the asset was never going to succeed in the first place.
By Ciaran Lyons 5/9/2026, 7:16:33 AM
TON price doubles after Telegram made a move critics say cuts against crypto’s core promise
Toncoin (TON) surged from roughly $1.32 on May 1 to an intraday high of $2.90 by May 7, pushing its market cap to approximately $7.8 billion. The catalyst was Pavel Durov's announcement that Telegram would replace the TON Foundation as the network's primary driving force and become its largest validator within two to three weeks. […] The post TON...
By Gino Matos 5/9/2026, 7:14:09 AM