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JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete cross-border XRP tokenized Treasury settlement
JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete cross-border XRP tokenized Treasury settlement

Ondo Finance said Ripple has redeemed OUSG on XRP Ledger and received a USD payout in Singapore through Mastercard and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. The May 6 pilot tested whether a tokenized fund redemption on a public blockchain could trigger a bank-account payout across borders and banks, using a transaction path that Ondo said operated […] The post...

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Saylor Reveals What Will Happen if Strategy Sells Bitcoin

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor is setting the record straight after sending shockwaves through the crypto market by suggesting the firm might sell portions of its massive Bitcoin treasury.

Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize regional security and impact global oil markets, increasing geopolitical risks. The post Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Privacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More – Week in Review
Privacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More – Week in Review

Crypto markets saw a packed week across policy, majors, stablecoins, and privacy assets. Senate Banking reportedly moved closer to action on the CLARITY Act, with stablecoin rewards, ethics rules, and SEC/CFTC jurisdiction still in focus. TON rallied after Pavel Durov moved Telegram deeper into the network, while John Bollinger called a new...

Privacy Protocol Users Are Looking for Safer, More Reliable Alternatives
Privacy Protocol Users Are Looking for Safer, More Reliable Alternatives

The post Privacy Protocol Users Are Looking for Safer, More Reliable Alternatives appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Recent attention around Houdini Swap has pushed the conversation around privacy protocols back into focus across the cryptocurrency market. The discussion gained momentum after the acquisition announcement of the...

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Avalanche Founder Warns of Bitcoin (BTC) Crisis

Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer warns that Bitcoin's shrinking mining rewards pose a far greater existential threat to the network than quantum computing or competing tokens.

DOGE Whale Accumulation Builds as Dogecoin News Traders Watch AlphaPepe Near $1.2M Raised
DOGE Whale Accumulation Builds as Dogecoin News Traders Watch AlphaPepe Near $1.2M Raised

The post DOGE Whale Accumulation Builds as Dogecoin News Traders Watch AlphaPepe Near $1.2M Raised appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News DOGE whales spent April quietly stacking. Now the chart is starting to show what they were already buying. The latest DOGE whale accumulation data shows the largest wallets now hold a record level of DOGE,...

Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions
Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions

Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply, heightening geopolitical instability and impacting market dynamics. The post Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pi Network’s PI Token Slips Again as Bitcoin (BTC) Taps $81K: Weekend Watch
Pi Network’s PI Token Slips Again as Bitcoin (BTC) Taps $81K: Weekend Watch

Pi Network's native token was rejected once again this week as concerns about its future mount.

Santiment flags risk as crypto bullish talk spikes while BTC holds $80K
Santiment flags risk as crypto bullish talk spikes while BTC holds $80K

The increase in bullish versus bearish crypto commentary on social media has Santiment warning that the recent crypto market rally may be short-lived.

Gustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’
Gustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stressed that the future of bitcoin mining must be ecological, as countries with abundant green energy, including Paraguay and Venezuela, are attracting investments in the sector. He also warned about the consequences of using fossil fuels to power this activity. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and...

ADA Bullish Prediction: Can Cardano Repeat Its Historic 240% Rally?
ADA Bullish Prediction: Can Cardano Repeat Its Historic 240% Rally?

Another analyst added that there's no significaint downside pressure on ADA yet.

US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz

The framework could stabilize regional geopolitics, potentially reducing oil market volatility and fostering renewed diplomatic engagements. The post US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions
Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions

Iran's control over internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping and energy markets, heightening geopolitical risks. The post Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

90% of Peru’s $28 Billion Crypto Market Is Now Driven by Stablecoins
90% of Peru’s $28 Billion Crypto Market Is Now Driven by Stablecoins

According to Binance’s Latam North General Manager, Daniel Acosta, stablecoins now account for up to 90% of the $28 billion in annual volumes transacted in the Peruvian crypto market. Acosta stressed that the driving use cases for stablecoins in Peru were cross-border payments and remittances. Stablecoins Dominate 90% of Peru’s Crypto Market...

Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reaches Decision Point After Weeks of Consolidation
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reaches Decision Point After Weeks of Consolidation

Ripple’s XRP has continued trading within a broader bearish market structure despite the recent stabilization around the $1.3 key support zone. While short-term volatility has declined in recent weeks, the asset is now approaching a decisive technical region where the next major directional move could soon emerge. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily...

Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 amid global tensions
Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 amid global tensions

Trump's visit could ease economic tensions but risks remain in tech, Taiwan, and Iran, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability. The post Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 amid global tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs
Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs

The Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Stability Report shows artificial intelligence emerging as a growing financial-system concern, with 50% of surveyed market participants citing AI as a possible shock. Respondents tied the risk to valuations, leverage, labor conditions, and private credit. AI Moves Into the Fed’s Financial Stability Risk...

Alibaba integrates Qwen AI with Taobao to launch agentic shopping
Alibaba integrates Qwen AI with Taobao to launch agentic shopping

Alibaba's integration of Qwen AI with Taobao could redefine e-commerce by streamlining autonomous shopping, potentially reshaping consumer habits. The post Alibaba integrates Qwen AI with Taobao to launch agentic shopping appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Results Show How $25M Reached US Classrooms
Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Results Show How $25M Reached US Classrooms

Ripple’s $25 million education commitment reached classrooms nationwide, with most funding distributed in RLUSD through grants supporting more than 48,000 DonorsChoose projects. The first-year results highlighted stablecoin use in nonprofit funding, teacher support, and student education programs. Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Shows One-Year Stablecoin...

Bitcoin Open Interest Explodes Beyond 2025 All-Time High Levels
Bitcoin Open Interest Explodes Beyond 2025 All-Time High Levels

Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across...

CLARITY Act: Banking Trade Groups Push For Yield Agreement Revision – Details
CLARITY Act: Banking Trade Groups Push For Yield Agreement Revision – Details

US banking trade groups have called for an amendment to the stablecoin yield compromise in the highly anticipated CLARITY Act. This statement comes ahead of an expected markup on the crypto legislation next week. After months of negotiations, legislators, crypto industry players, and US banks reached an agreement on how to adopt stablecoin yield...

Putin offers to store Iran’s enriched uranium amid US-Iran tensions
Putin offers to store Iran’s enriched uranium amid US-Iran tensions

Russia's potential role as a mediator could ease US-Iran tensions, impacting geopolitical dynamics and nuclear non-proliferation efforts. The post Putin offers to store Iran’s enriched uranium amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Jobless and Homeless This Year
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Jobless and Homeless This Year

Robert Kiyosaki warned baby boomers could face severe financial pressure as many aging workers leave employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author expects “millions” to be out of work and urged preparation through financial education and investments in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum. Robert Kiyosaki Warns Boomers Face Financial Strain in 2026...

Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks

The outcome of the Trump-Xi talks could significantly impact global markets, influencing investor confidence, supply chains, and geopolitical stability. The post Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Whale-Retail Spread On Binance Falls To 2024 Levels — What’s Happening?
XRP Whale-Retail Spread On Binance Falls To 2024 Levels — What’s Happening?

The XRP price remains range-bound as it has been over the past couple of weeks. As of the time of writing, the XRP price has appreciated by 1.86% over the past day, yet it has been unable to break above the $1.60 resistance. However, despite this apparent inertia, a notable shift is occurring on Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by...

Trump calls Comey ‘dirty cop’ in Truth Social post amid market uncertainty
Trump calls Comey ‘dirty cop’ in Truth Social post amid market uncertainty

Trump's public confrontations may influence market perceptions, highlighting the impact of political rhetoric on prediction markets. The post Trump calls Comey ‘dirty cop’ in Truth Social post amid market uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning multiple countries

The case highlights the need for enhanced compliance systems and international cooperation to prevent sophisticated financial crimes. The post FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning multiple countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning US, Russia, and Israel

The case highlights the need for enhanced compliance systems and international cooperation to prevent sophisticated financial crimes. The post FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning US, Russia, and Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock

With bitcoin trading above the $80,000 threshold, bitcoin prices in South Korea have carried premiums approaching 2%, marking their highest level since late February. The move follows a choppy stretch since that period, during which both notable discounts and elevated premiums emerged across the past nine weeks. South Korea’s Kimchi Premium...

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This Finance CEO Picks Solana Instead Of Bitcoin — Here’s Why

Finance CEO Raoul Pal has expressed a clear preference for Solana over Bitcoin for reasons deeper than a simple asset comparison. The reasons for his latest crypto call go back to one of the crypto market’s biggest talking points: whether the next phase of the crypto industry will be led by Bitcoin’s store-of-value role or […]

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Senate panel considers CLARITY Act as banking groups propose stablecoin yield changes

The CLARITY Act's yield restrictions could reshape stablecoin competition, impacting both traditional banks and emerging DeFi protocols. The post Senate panel considers CLARITY Act as banking groups propose stablecoin yield changes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CZ says crypto exchange rivals opposed his pardon bid
CZ says crypto exchange rivals opposed his pardon bid

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said rival crypto exchanges were concerned a pardon could pave the way for Binance to return to the US market.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB), XRP, Toncoin (TON), Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for May 9th: Breakouts Fail, Key Support Levels Crack and Bullrun Momentum Collapses

The market is heading towards a potential correction as multiple assets have failed to break key resistances.

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Analyst Predicts Biggest Bitcoin Bull Trap Of The Cycle, Calls Out 50% Crash To $42,000

Bitcoin’s price recovery is not a new beginning: it is a familiar ending. That is the warning from a crypto analyst, who is of the notion that the current Bitcoin price action is playing out a bull trap the market has seen before and that the setup is pointing to a destination that sees the cryptocurrency crashing by almost 50% from current price...

SWIFT’s ISO 20022 Puts XRP At The Center Of a High-Stakes Reset
SWIFT’s ISO 20022 Puts XRP At The Center Of a High-Stakes Reset

SWIFT’s plan to fully retire unstructured payment messages by November 2026 is being cast as a rare hard deadline for the global banking system. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Evernorth Says XRP’s Real Story Is Institutional Plumbing
Evernorth Says XRP’s Real Story Is Institutional Plumbing

Evernorth says XRP’s institutional case rests on infrastructure built for regulated capital, not price charts or ETF demand. The firm pointed to XRPL upgrades involving compliance controls, restricted environments, escrow tools, and approved trading venues. XRP’s Institutional Case Depends on Infrastructure, Evernorth Says Evernorth, an XRP...

Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2 working group
Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2 working group

The adoption of Stratum V2 by major mining pools could enhance Bitcoin's decentralization, security, and miner profitability, reshaping industry dynamics. The post Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2 working group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US-Iran standoff disrupts Persian Gulf shipping, impacts Asian supply chains
US-Iran standoff disrupts Persian Gulf shipping, impacts Asian supply chains

The US-Iran standoff exacerbates global supply chain vulnerabilities, potentially leading to increased costs and market volatility in Asia. The post US-Iran standoff disrupts Persian Gulf shipping, impacts Asian supply chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Open Interest Sees Largest Increase In 2026 — What’s Happening?
Bitcoin Open Interest Sees Largest Increase In 2026 — What’s Happening?

This week, Bitcoin saw a significant surge in bullish momentum, driving its price from $78,000 to as high as $82,855. While the flagship cryptocurrency has pulled back from this local high, it is yet to shift towards a bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain analysis revealed significant growth in derivatives activity in the Bitcoin...

8 Months To Go: Here’s How Bitcoin Could Trend In 2026 – Analyst
8 Months To Go: Here’s How Bitcoin Could Trend In 2026 – Analyst

Bitcoin is presently trading above $80,000, as market bulls sustain the rebound from early April. However, the flagship cryptocurrency remains firmly in bear-market territory, down roughly 37.5% from its all-time high. Amid the ongoing rally, crypto analyst Aralez has outlined a potential price trajectory for the remainder of 2026, highlighting...

Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2, working group
Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2, working group

Individual miners in Bitcoin mining pools must rely on block templates provided by the mining pool operator.

Global gold ETFs see $6.6B in April inflows, reversing March outflows
Global gold ETFs see $6.6B in April inflows, reversing March outflows

The April inflows into gold ETFs highlight shifting investor sentiment and potential increased reliance on gold amid economic uncertainties. The post Global gold ETFs see $6.6B in April inflows, reversing March outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy plans aggressive Bitcoin purchases, eyes 10-20x more than sales
Strategy plans aggressive Bitcoin purchases, eyes 10-20x more than sales

Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition could bolster market confidence, potentially influencing Bitcoin's price trajectory and corporate strategies. The post Strategy plans aggressive Bitcoin purchases, eyes 10-20x more than sales appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.33 Trillion as Savings Rate Crumbles
US Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.33 Trillion as Savings Rate Crumbles

American consumers now owe a record $1.33 trillion in credit card debt, a new all-time high that arrives as the personal savings rate collapses and interest rates on revolving balances hover above 21%. Hard Money Advocates Take Note Total U.S. credit card debt has climbed to a new all-time high of $1.33 trillion on May […]

Vitalik Buterin signals ZK payments as the next standard for the agent era
Vitalik Buterin signals ZK payments as the next standard for the agent era

ZK payments could revolutionize privacy in AI transactions, driving blockchain innovation and expanding applications across various industries. The post Vitalik Buterin signals ZK payments as the next standard for the agent era appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Vladimir Putin proposes Iran and US store enriched uranium in Russia
Vladimir Putin proposes Iran and US store enriched uranium in Russia

Putin's proposal highlights geopolitical tensions, underscoring Russia's strategic positioning and the complexities of nuclear diplomacy. The post Vladimir Putin proposes Iran and US store enriched uranium in Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid US-Iran naval skirmishes
Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid US-Iran naval skirmishes

The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global shipping disruptions, impacting oil markets and heightening geopolitical tensions. The post Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid US-Iran naval skirmishes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP Price Eyes Breakout, TON Jumps 69%, Bollinger Finally Bullish on Bitcoin — Top Weekly Crypto News

This week's top stories: XRP coils for breakout; Toncoin Rockets 69%; Bollinger's model says 'buy' Bitcoin.

Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami as Middle East diplomacy intensifies
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami as Middle East diplomacy intensifies

The high-level Miami meeting underscores the critical need for unified diplomatic efforts to ensure effective implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. The post Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami as Middle East diplomacy intensifies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.