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MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to launch AI trading tool for prediction markets
MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to launch AI trading tool for prediction markets

MoonPay acquired Dawn Labs and launched Dawn CLI, expanding its AI native infrastructure push into trading automation. The post MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to launch AI trading tool for prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the US
OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the US

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus conditional approval to establish Augustus Bank, N.A., a clearing bank built from the ground up around stablecoin and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Augustus Clears First OCC Hurdle for AI Clearing Bank The New York-based company, formerly known as Ivy,...

Payward charter targets federal crypto bank status
Payward charter targets federal crypto bank status

Kraken’s parent Payward has filed a Payward charter application with the OCC to establish a federally regulated national trust company. Kraken’s parent Payward has filed a Payward charter application with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, proposing…

CLARITY Act Suddenly Heating Up? Senate Markup Expected Soon
CLARITY Act Suddenly Heating Up? Senate Markup Expected Soon

As the stablecoin yield fight rages behind closed doors, the Clarity Act is inching closer towards a formal markup. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Strategy May Be Buying Bitcoin Again Despite Q1 Sell Talk
Strategy May Be Buying Bitcoin Again Despite Q1 Sell Talk

Strategy CEO Phong Le said last week that Bitcoin’s daily trading volume — averaging more than $60 billion — is large enough to absorb the company’s $1.5 billion in annual dividend payments without moving the market. Related Reading: Nearly 80% Of Bitcoin Supply Hasn’t Moved As Long-Term Holders Tighten Grip That comment preceded co-founder...

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Circle reports 20% revenue growth as it secures $222M venture funding for Arc blockchain

Circle (CRCL) reported strong first-quarter results on Monday, driven by continued growth in its stablecoin business and expanding efforts across blockchain infrastructure and AI-powered financial services.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies Bitcoin price is trading around $82,000, moving in a narrow range as strong ETF inflows and regulatory uncertainty dominate market sentiment. This post Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies...

European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes
European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes

The EU's sanctions highlight the urgent need for enhanced crypto regulation, increasing compliance demands and reshaping digital finance oversight. The post European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Council of Economic Advisers estimates $35B boost from opening 401(k)s to private markets
Council of Economic Advisers estimates $35B boost from opening 401(k)s to private markets

Opening 401(k)s to private markets could boost GDP but raises concerns about liquidity risks and volatility impacting retirement security. The post Council of Economic Advisers estimates $35B boost from opening 401(k)s to private markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin
'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin

Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.

MultiBank Group’s Crypto Arm mb.io Takes Ghana Gold On-Chain in Partnership With Kings Orbis, EON3, and Mavryk
MultiBank Group’s Crypto Arm mb.io Takes Ghana Gold On-Chain in Partnership With Kings Orbis, EON3, and Mavryk

mb.io, the crypto arm of MultiBank Group, has confirmed an institutional partnership with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, and Mavryk to develop an institutional-grade tokenization program for physically-backed gold sourced from West Africa. The partnership unites four institutional roles in a single architecture: mb.io RWA as the regulated...

Price predictions 5/11: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Price predictions 5/11: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin looks set for another blockbuster week, but potential resistance at $84,000 could complicate the rally. Will altcoin consolidation continue?

Ripple receives $200M credit line to expand institutional prime brokerage
Ripple receives $200M credit line to expand institutional prime brokerage

Financing from Neuberger Berman will increase Ripple Prime’s capacity to offer margin lending and other brokerage services to institutional clients trading across crypto and traditional markets.

Base Azul upgrade launches multiproof mainnet push
Base Azul upgrade launches multiproof mainnet push

Base Azul is set to go live on mainnet May 13, bringing a multiproof security system to the Coinbase Layer 2. Base Azul, described by the network as its first fully independent upgrade, is set to activate on mainnet on…

Tron in Trouble? ‘Glaring Divergence’ Flagged Behind TRX’s Latest Surge
Tron in Trouble? ‘Glaring Divergence’ Flagged Behind TRX’s Latest Surge

TRX's latest upward momentum appears increasingly disconnected from actual blockchain usage and transaction activity levels.

Kiyosaki Has Been Stacking Silver Since 1965, Says It’s Now One of His Best Investments
Kiyosaki Has Been Stacking Silver Since 1965, Says It’s Now One of His Best Investments

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says silver, which he first began accumulating in 1965 at age 18 when it cost pennies, has grown into one of the best investments of his life. 60 Years of Silver Stacking and Kiyosaki Isn’t Done Robert Kiyosaki, the bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and one […]

Huma Finance legacy V1 contract on Polygon exploited for $101,400 USDC
Huma Finance legacy V1 contract on Polygon exploited for $101,400 USDC

A logic bug in Huma’s legacy V1 Polygon credit pools let an attacker drain about $101,400 in USDC, but its Solana‑based PayFi V2 and PST token remain structurally unaffected. Huma Finance has disclosed that its legacy V1 contracts on Polygon…

Dan Ives predicts NASDAQ will reach 30,000 points in a year
Dan Ives predicts NASDAQ will reach 30,000 points in a year

The predicted NASDAQ surge underscores the transformative impact of AI investment, potentially reshaping tech markets and economic landscapes. The post Dan Ives predicts NASDAQ will reach 30,000 points in a year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI spins out DeployCo with $4B funding to embed AI engineers directly into enterprises
OpenAI spins out DeployCo with $4B funding to embed AI engineers directly into enterprises

OpenAI's DeployCo initiative signals a shift towards AI implementation services, challenging traditional consulting firms and reshaping enterprise AI integration. The post OpenAI spins out DeployCo with $4B funding to embed AI engineers directly into enterprises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

European Council restores full trade ties with Syria after 14 years
European Council restores full trade ties with Syria after 14 years

The restoration of EU-Syria trade ties could boost Syria's economic recovery, attract foreign investment, and reshape regional dynamics. The post European Council restores full trade ties with Syria after 14 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Google defends crypto rails over bank accounts
Google defends crypto rails over bank accounts

Google and PayPal told Consensus Miami AI agents will run on crypto rails as bank accounts remain inaccessible. Senior figures from Google Cloud and PayPal told Consensus Miami on May 10 that the next wave of internet commerce will run…

'I don’t think that’s crazy': Here is why Circle is betting on new $3 billion blockchain
'I don’t think that’s crazy': Here is why Circle is betting on new $3 billion blockchain

The USDC stablecoin issuer is betting Arc can become Wall Street’s blockchain rail for payments and tokenized finance, though analysts still see it as speculative.

MoonPay makes prediction markets push with Dawn Labs buy, AI tool launch
MoonPay makes prediction markets push with Dawn Labs buy, AI tool launch

The payments company acquired Dawn Labs for an undisclosed amount, immediately announcing the creation of an AI tool that would provide “custom strategies” for trading on prediction markets.

Iuliia Mendel: Zelensky is a major obstacle to peace, his leadership style raises emotional instability, and underreported corruption complicates Ukraine’s international support | Tucker Carlson
Iuliia Mendel: Zelensky is a major obstacle to peace, his leadership style raises emotional instability, and underreported corruption complicates Ukraine’s international support | Tucker Carlson

Zelensky's leadership faces scrutiny as perceptions of heroism clash with allegations of corruption and manipulation. The post Iuliia Mendel: Zelensky is a major obstacle to peace, his leadership style raises emotional instability, and underreported corruption complicates Ukraine’s international support | Tucker Carlson appeared first on Crypto...

AI Model Puts XRP Below Crypto Twitter Hype, But Still Sees Upside
AI Model Puts XRP Below Crypto Twitter Hype, But Still Sees Upside

An AI-driven pricing model is pouring cold water on crypto Twitter’s boldest XRP forecasts. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Yuga Labs CEO defends Bored Ape price comeback
Yuga Labs CEO defends Bored Ape price comeback

Bored Ape floor prices have doubled in a month as Yuga Labs CEO Michael Figge says blue-chip NFTs were oversold. Bored Ape Yacht Club floor prices have doubled over the past month, climbing from around 5 ETH to over 10…

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Michael Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin stance: never be a net seller

Saylor's stance reassures investors but highlights the precarious balance between Bitcoin's market volatility and Strategy's financial stability. The post Michael Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin stance: never be a net seller appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China
Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China

White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett opposes creating a new federal bureaucracy for AI approvals, warning it could push innovation to China as the admin weighs an executive order. The post Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ondo Bridges Tokenized Stocks to Hyperliquid via LayerZero

On Monday, Ondo Finance announced that its users will now be able to transfer tokenized U.S. stocks and…

ICBA Warns Kraken OCC Charter Bid Threatens US Bank Deposits and Financial Stability
ICBA Warns Kraken OCC Charter Bid Threatens US Bank Deposits and Financial Stability

Community bankers are pushing back hard now that crypto exchanges are applying for national trust bank charters, with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) calling the move a threat to financial stability and consumer protections. At the same time, other bankers are concerned with the CLARITY Act and stablecoins. ICBA Tells OCC to...

This week Bitcoin faces as a new fed chair colliding with inflation in its biggest macro test of the year
This week Bitcoin faces as a new fed chair colliding with inflation in its biggest macro test of the year

Bitcoin faces 2026's densest macro test as CPI, Warsh, and Trump-Xi collide This week (May 11-15) has a credible claim to being the most consequential macro window of 2026 so far, as it compresses every channel currently driving risk assets into a single sequence. Inflation, producer costs, consumer demand, Fed liquidity, central bank leadership,...

BlackRock IBIT leads Bitcoin ETF inflow streak
BlackRock IBIT leads Bitcoin ETF inflow streak

US spot Bitcoin ETF products drew $622.75 million last week, their sixth straight week of net inflows. US spot Bitcoin ETF products drew $622.75 million in net inflows during the week of May 4 to 8, extending the streak to…

Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts
Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts

Increased AI model vetting for government use could set a precedent for broader industry safety standards, impacting tech and crypto sectors. The post Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global oil supply, WTI prices may rise
Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global oil supply, WTI prices may rise

Geopolitical tensions in key maritime routes could lead to significant economic impacts due to potential disruptions in global energy markets. The post Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global oil supply, WTI prices may rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Blackstone launches lending platform to finance 50,000 US homes annually

Blackstone launches a homebuilder lending platform through its BREDS unit to finance over 50,000 US homes annually as banks retreat from construction loans. The post Blackstone launches lending platform to finance 50,000 US homes annually appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple Taps $200 Million Credit Line for Rebranded Hidden Road Prime Brokerage

Ripple has secured a $200 million debt facility to expand its prime brokerage unit, Ripple Prime, as demand for institutional financing continues to grow across digital and traditional markets. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!) The company announced that funds managed by Neuberger Specialty...

XRP Whales Accused Of Manipulating Liquidity In Major Market Move
XRP Whales Accused Of Manipulating Liquidity In Major Market Move

Fresh accusations of market manipulation are surrounding XRP after a wave of unusual whale activity triggered sharp liquidity shifts across major exchanges. On-chain analysts claim that large XRP holders may be strategically moving billions of tokens to influence price action, target leveraged positions, and exploit weak liquidity zones during...

Zcash Is Up 1,500% And Its Biggest Backer Says This Is Why
Zcash Is Up 1,500% And Its Biggest Backer Says This Is Why

Zcash’s sharp revival did not happen by accident, according to Josh Swihart, who argues that ZEC’s roughly 1,500% rally reflects a multi-year reset across governance, product strategy, narrative positioning and organizational structure. In a detailed update, Swihart framed Zcash’s recent strength as the result of hard decisions made in 2023 and...

Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid persistent inflation
Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid persistent inflation

Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid inflation concerns. No rate cuts in 2026 at 57.9% YES. The post Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid persistent inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anchorage steps back from USDG as stablecoin alliances decentralize
Anchorage steps back from USDG as stablecoin alliances decentralize

USDG, still issued by Paxos Singapore and regulated by MAS, will remain in market as one of many institutionally backed dollars as regulators, banks and VCs push toward a fragmented, multi‑issuer “economic OS.” Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto…

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Senators Strike Deal to Target Crypto Criminals

Washington is moving closer than ever to passing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

Rising Inflation Forecasts Put Fresh Pressure On XRP Holders
Rising Inflation Forecasts Put Fresh Pressure On XRP Holders

Rising inflation forecasts are putting fresh pressure on XRP holders as traders brace for this week’s U.S. CPI and PPI releases. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Foundry backs Stratum V2 in mining overhaul
Foundry backs Stratum V2 in mining overhaul

Seven pools covering 75% of Bitcoin hashrate have joined Stratum V2, shifting block control to individual miners. Seven of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools have joined the Stratum V2 working group, giving the open protocol a combined hashrate share…

Bitcoin Holds Above $81,500 as $135M in Leveraged Crypto Positions Get Liquidated
Bitcoin Holds Above $81,500 as $135M in Leveraged Crypto Positions Get Liquidated

After hitting a peak of $82,458 late Sunday, bitcoin spent the afternoon of Monday testing resistance near $82,000. Bitcoin Battles Resistance Above $81,000 Bitcoin carried the momentum that saw it reclaim the $80,000 threshold and reach a peak of $82,458 late Sunday into the new working week, holding above $80,500 for much of Monday morning. […]

Australia’s capital gains rethink puts crypto HODLers in the crosshairs
Australia’s capital gains rethink puts crypto HODLers in the crosshairs

Australia is weighing a capital gains tax overhaul that would scrap the long‑standing 50% discount on assets held more than a year and replace it with an inflation‑indexed system, a shift that could materially raise tax bills for crypto and…

Prediction markets are now trading on Elon Musk’s dopamine
Prediction markets are now trading on Elon Musk’s dopamine

Polymarket now hosts “tweet markets” on Elon Musk’s weekly post count, turning his X activity into on‑chain micro‑event data with wild intraday probability swings. Elon Musk’s tweet count is no longer just a social media curiosity — it is a…

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US home sellers outnumber buyers by 630,000, the largest gap ever recorded

The housing market imbalance may drive innovation in real estate investment, boosting interest in tokenized assets and decentralized finance. The post US home sellers outnumber buyers by 630,000, the largest gap ever recorded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO
Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO

The crypto exchange operator is pursuing a new fundraising round as it ramps up acquisitions across derivatives and stablecoins while laying the groundwork for a future public listing.

Iran rejects 20-year enrichment freeze, US refuses reparations amid nuclear talks
Iran rejects 20-year enrichment freeze, US refuses reparations amid nuclear talks

The impasse in US-Iran nuclear talks may heighten regional tensions and complicate future diplomatic efforts, impacting global security dynamics. The post Iran rejects 20-year enrichment freeze, US refuses reparations amid nuclear talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CoW DAO approves compensation for cow.fi hijack victims, claims due May 14
CoW DAO approves compensation for cow.fi hijack victims, claims due May 14

CoW DAO approved CIP‑86 to offer discretionary grants of up to 100% to victims of April’s cow.fi domain hijack, with detailed claims due by May 14 and payouts targeted by May 31. CoW DAO has formally approved a user compensation…