Bitcoin Price Recovery Gains Pace, Can Rally Momentum Return?
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $80,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $81,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin managed to form a base above $80,000 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $80,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 5/13/2026, 2:41:06 AM
Exodus Movement Sells 1,076 Bitcoin to Fund Global Payments Expansion
Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) significantly altered its balance sheet strategy during the first quarter of 2026, offloading a majority of its bitcoin holdings to finance a pivot into the global payments sector. NYSE American Listed Exodus Liquidates 63% of Bitcoin Treasury in Q1 According to the company’s unaudited Q1 2026 financial...
By Jamie Redman 5/13/2026, 2:30:22 AM
Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Position With Fresh $206M STRC Injection
Peter Schiff thinks Strategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor is misleading retirees. The outspoken economist fired off a warning on X, asking how the SEC could allow Saylor to publicly describe STRC as suitable for retired investors whose main goals are low-risk wealth preservation and steady income. Related Reading: Shiba Inu...
By Christian Encila 5/13/2026, 2:30:13 AM
Congress members to discuss Bitcoin and crypto market structure Tuesday
Regulatory clarity could unlock trillions in institutional capital, impacting global crypto competitiveness and encouraging U.S. market participation. The post Congress members to discuss Bitcoin and crypto market structure Tuesday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 2:21:06 AM
China sends mixed signals on US sanctions ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China's mixed signals on US sanctions highlight the complex geopolitical balancing act, risking economic and legal challenges for global firms. The post China sends mixed signals on US sanctions ahead of Trump-Xi meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 2:18:36 AM
Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran conflict escalation
The deployment signifies deepening Israel-UAE military ties, potentially complicating regional peace efforts amid heightened tensions. The post Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 2:11:28 AM
New CLARITY Act Text Is Out: Expert Claims XRP Looks Strong In The Details
A major piece of US crypto legislation is now in the spotlight with XRP at the center: the CLARITY Act draft text was released Monday night, totaling 309 pages and arriving ahead of a key Senate markup scheduled for Thursday. The bill has been delayed since January, but the appearance of the full draft has already triggered intense attention from...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/13/2026, 1:57:31 AM
Wintermute Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin Surge A Short Squeeze, Not Sustainable Growth
Following last week’s Bitcoin (BTC) surge to $83,000, the market is now facing a tougher test: whether $80,000 can hold as real support. Market maker Wintermute, in its latest digital asset report, said the move carries a warning label—“…The way it got here tells you to be cautious rather than euphoric.” Why Retrace Risks Remain […]
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/13/2026, 1:56:16 AM
Trump directs USTR Greer to impose more tariffs, raising fresh concerns for crypto miners
Increased tariffs could drive crypto mining operations overseas, consolidating the industry and potentially stifling domestic innovation. The post Trump directs USTR Greer to impose more tariffs, raising fresh concerns for crypto miners appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:53:48 AM
Trump backs temporary suspension of federal gasoline tax amid Iran war
The temporary tax suspension highlights prolonged conflict expectations, impacting global markets, inflation, and crypto dynamics significantly. The post Trump backs temporary suspension of federal gasoline tax amid Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:53:40 AM
Trump prioritizes Iran nuclear non-proliferation over economic concerns
Trump's focus on non-proliferation over economic issues may hinder diplomatic progress, increasing geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty. The post Trump prioritizes Iran nuclear non-proliferation over economic concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 1:50:59 AM
21shares Debuts US HYPE ETF With $1.8M Day-One Volume on Nasdaq
21shares launched THYP to give U.S. investors spot exposure to HYPE with integrated staking rewards. The ETF recorded $1.8 million in first-day trading volume, while a leveraged companion product also entered the market. Hyperliquid ETF Debut Puts THYP in Focus Asset management firm 21shares announced on May 12 the launch of the 21shares...
By Kevin Helms 5/13/2026, 1:30:36 AM
Cynthia Lummis highlights CLARITY Act’s protections for developers and law enforcement tools
The CLARITY Act could reshape crypto regulation by balancing innovation protection with enhanced law enforcement, impacting global digital asset dynamics. The post Cynthia Lummis highlights CLARITY Act’s protections for developers and law enforcement tools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:30:29 AM
Michael Saylor details Strategy’s $62B Bitcoin buying spree and Stretch credit engine in CoinDesk interview
Strategy's Bitcoin-centric approach highlights potential for institutional crypto adoption but faces volatility and regulatory challenges. The post Michael Saylor details Strategy’s $62B Bitcoin buying spree and Stretch credit engine in CoinDesk interview appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:28:26 AM
Nadella criticizes OpenAI’s board for ‘amateur city’ removal attempt
The boardroom turmoil highlights the fragility of AI governance, potentially reshaping tech partnerships and nonprofit structures in the sector. The post Nadella criticizes OpenAI’s board for ‘amateur city’ removal attempt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:05:46 AM
JPMorgan files to launch another Ethereum-based tokenized Treasury fund
JPMorgan filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to launch the JPMorgan OnChain Liquidity-Token Money Market Fund, trading under the ticker JLTXX.
By N/A 5/13/2026, 1:05:46 AM
United Arab Emirates conducts secret military strikes on Iran
The UAE's covert strikes on Iran risk escalating regional tensions, potentially reshaping Gulf alliances and impacting global oil markets. The post United Arab Emirates conducts secret military strikes on Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 1:04:49 AM
Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Has Risen 37% Since April And What Could Threaten The Rally
The massive surge in the Bitcoin price since April 2026 is still viewed as part of a broader bear market phase, according to on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant. While some market experts believe the rebound could signal a new bull run, CryptoQuant’s unrealized profit data show the numbers are nowhere near bull-market levels. Notably, as BTC’s...
By Scott Matherson 5/13/2026, 1:00:54 AM
Whales Accumulate Top Privacy and AI Cryptos for Long-Term Gains
The post Whales Accumulate Top Privacy and AI Cryptos for Long-Term Gains appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Privacy cryptocurrencies such as Zcash (ZEC) and Horizen (ZEN) are seeing significant whale allocations as private-preserving tools see heightened demand. A similar appetite is evident for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related tokens...
By Steve Muchoki 5/13/2026, 12:46:10 AM
Vietnam oil firm urges US Navy to allow tanker through Hormuz blockade
The ongoing blockade underscores geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil trade and highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. The post Vietnam oil firm urges US Navy to allow tanker through Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 12:38:46 AM
Lawsuit claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT enabled Florida State shooting by advising gunman to target children
The lawsuit could redefine AI liability, prompting stricter safety protocols and reshaping industry standards for AI deployment and oversight. The post Lawsuit claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT enabled Florida State shooting by advising gunman to target children appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 12:33:49 AM
Circle bets on $3B Arc blockchain with $222M token presale
Circle's Arc blockchain venture could redefine regulatory landscapes and competitive dynamics in the stablecoin and crypto markets. The post Circle bets on $3B Arc blockchain with $222M token presale appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 12:33:49 AM
Bitcoin Is Setting Up A Similar Structure To 2017 & 2021, What Happened Last Time?
Bitcoin’s move back above $80,000 has brought various interesting outlooks in terms of what’s next. Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader says the current structure looks similar to Bitcoin’s fakeouts in 2017 and 2021, where price briefly broke below support, quickly recovered, and then expanded higher. This setup now raises the question of whether...
By Scott Matherson 5/13/2026, 12:30:21 AM
SEC-CFTC Alignment Cuts Risk of Overlapping Enforcement Actions
The CFTC and SEC are increasing coordination across crypto, securities, and derivatives markets as regulators face growing overlap between the sectors. CFTC Chair Michael Selig cited a memorandum of understanding, Project Crypto participation, and a crypto asset taxonomy. SEC and CFTC Advance Crypto Policy Alignment Efforts U.S. Commodity Futures...
By Kevin Helms 5/13/2026, 12:30:04 AM
CryptoQuant signal flips Bitcoin to bull territory
CryptoQuant signal has flipped Bitcoin into early bull territory for the first time since March 2023, analysts say. CryptoQuant’s Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator entered bullish territory on May 12 for the first time since March 2023, signaling what analysts describe…
By Peace Longe 5/13/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Google confirms hackers used AI to create zero-day exploit bypassing two-factor authentication
AI-driven exploits lower the barrier for sophisticated cyberattacks, challenging current security measures and necessitating enhanced defenses. The post Google confirms hackers used AI to create zero-day exploit bypassing two-factor authentication appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 12:09:11 AM
JD Vance warns tech CEOs about AI threats to critical infrastructure
The growing AI threats to infrastructure highlight the urgent need for tech collaboration, potentially reshaping regulatory approaches across sectors. The post JD Vance warns tech CEOs about AI threats to critical infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 12:08:46 AM
EBay rejects GameStop’s $55B takeover bid, citing financing concerns
eBay's rejection highlights potential challenges in large-scale acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of credible financing strategies. The post EBay rejects GameStop’s $55B takeover bid, citing financing concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 12:06:50 AM
US-Israel airstrikes on Iran raise risk of regional military escalation
The airstrikes heighten regional instability, potentially triggering broader conflicts and complicating diplomatic resolutions in the Middle East. The post US-Israel airstrikes on Iran raise risk of regional military escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 12:04:10 AM
Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Toncoin (TON) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis for May 13: Hiding Explosive Volatility Potential
The market is on the verge of a potential volatility boost, as multiple assets are squeezed below key resistance levels.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/13/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Trump to visit China for summit with Xi Jinping amid US-China tensions
Trump's visit could reshape US-China relations, impacting global trade dynamics and geopolitical strategies amid existing tensions. The post Trump to visit China for summit with Xi Jinping amid US-China tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 11:47:28 PM
Starmer faces pressure as Labour MPs call for resignation amid internal divides
Labour's internal strife and leadership uncertainty could weaken party cohesion, affecting its future electoral prospects and policy agenda. The post Starmer faces pressure as Labour MPs call for resignation amid internal divides appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 11:45:49 PM
European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank
The EU's sanctions highlight growing international pressure on Israel, potentially straining diplomatic relations and impacting regional stability. The post European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:42:45 PM
UK sanctions Iran-linked network over attack plots and financing through shadow banking
The sanctions highlight escalating geopolitical tensions, potentially reshaping global financial compliance and impacting crypto markets. The post UK sanctions Iran-linked network over attack plots and financing through shadow banking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:42:01 PM
Treasury designates 12 entities supporting IRGC oil sales to China
The sanctions could strain US-China relations, impacting global trade dynamics and intensifying geopolitical tensions over Iran's oil exports. The post Treasury designates 12 entities supporting IRGC oil sales to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:40:38 PM
First Hyperliquid ETF Launch: Day One Volume Hits $1.8M–Key Details
The first Hyperliquid ETF officially began trading on Tuesday, and early signs suggest it cleared a key hurdle for a new product: a strong first day relative to typical exchange-traded product launches. The fund was approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and was created by crypto asset manager 21Shares, with the ETF now...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/12/2026, 11:34:48 PM
Australia joins UK-led mission to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes
Australia's involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz highlights a growing international commitment to maintaining global trade stability. The post Australia joins UK-led mission to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 11:32:26 PM
US Banks Prepare for Tokenization Tipping Point, Moody’s Ratings Finds
Major U.S. financial institutions and market intermediaries are forming a consensus that a transition toward tokenized assets and digital money is inevitable, according to a new sector in-depth report from Moody’s Ratings. The report, published Tuesday and shared with Bitcoin.com News, highlights that while tokenized assets are currently live in...
By Jamie Redman 5/12/2026, 11:30:55 PM
Bitcoin Cycle Indicator Turns Green For First Time In Years: Early Bull Or Local Top?
CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator is flashing a green signal for the first time since March 2023. Here’s what it could mean for the asset. Bitcoin Now In “Early Bull” Phase On CryptoQuant’s Market Cycle Indicator As highlighted by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the CryptoQuant Bitcoin Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator has...
By Keshav Verma 5/12/2026, 11:30:29 PM
Ray Dalio rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset
Ray Dalio said Bitcoin lacks privacy and its transparency is why central banks will not hold it. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio posted on X on May 11 that Bitcoin’s public ledger is the core reason central banks are unlikely…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 11:30:00 PM
Charles Koch: Specialization drives business success, the importance of timely exits, and how structure impacts profitability | All-In Podcast
Koch Industries' success hinges on principle-based management and leveraging core strengths for sustainable growth. The post Charles Koch: Specialization drives business success, the importance of timely exits, and how structure impacts profitability | All-In Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:21:14 PM
Jerome Powell to step down as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh expected successor
Powell's exit and Warsh's expected succession may signal shifts in U.S. monetary policy, impacting economic strategies and market stability. The post Jerome Powell to step down as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh expected successor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 11:16:44 PM
Trump to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping this week, raising crypto supply chain concerns
Rising US-China tensions over Taiwan could disrupt global semiconductor supply, impacting crypto mining and broader tech industries. The post Trump to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping this week, raising crypto supply chain concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:16:16 PM
European Union imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders, raising crypto compliance stakes
The EU sanctions increase compliance demands on crypto platforms, potentially driving users to decentralized exchanges, complicating enforcement. The post European Union imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders, raising crypto compliance stakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 11:15:53 PM
Bitcoin fails to match US equities surge despite strong Nasdaq correlation — K33
Bitcoin is challenging the long-term perception that it behaves as a leveraged proxy of the Nasdaq, according to a K33 report released Tuesday.
By N/A 5/12/2026, 11:06:28 PM
Binance Says AI Security Tools Saved Users From $10 Billion In Fraud
In the first three months of 2026, Binance’s security systems blocked nearly 23 million scam and phishing attempts — stopping roughly $1.98 billion in potential losses in just one quarter. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Race Heats Up As Capital B Secures $18 Million AI Versus AI That figure is part of a broader push by […]
By Christian Encila 5/12/2026, 11:00:55 PM
Nvidia fuels AI-driven rally in US stocks, risks volatility spike post-options expiration
The AI-driven stock rally may face heightened volatility post-options expiration, impacting investor sentiment and market stability. The post Nvidia fuels AI-driven rally in US stocks, risks volatility spike post-options expiration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 10:52:25 PM
MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to bring AI-powered trading to prediction markets
MoonPay's AI-driven expansion into prediction markets could democratize trading access, but risks arise if users lack predictive expertise. The post MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to bring AI-powered trading to prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 10:51:05 PM
DTCC Chainlink deal launches Collateral AppChain platform
The DTCC Chainlink Collateral AppChain partnership will automate 24/7 collateral management across global markets by Q4 2026. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation has announced that its Collateral AppChain will integrate the Chainlink Runtime Environment and Chainlink’s data standard to…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 10:45:00 PM
Bermuda to transition ‘key’ financial services to Stellar blockchain
Bermuda Premier David Burt announced several crypto-related initiatives to bring the island nation closer to the industry, including accepting and investing in digital assets and on-chain financial services.
By Turner Wright 5/12/2026, 10:39:11 PM