Hana Bank Buys 6.55% of Upbit Parent Dunamu in $670M Crypto Push
Hana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The deal marks one of the clearest signs yet that major Korean banks are moving deeper into digital assets. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has agreed to acquire a significant stake in […]
By Emmanuel Musa 5/16/2026, 11:30:19 AM
XRP beat bitcoin gains as CLARITY Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congress
The token jumped 5% after a Senate committee moved the market-structure bill forward, reviving hopes that legal clarity can pull deeper institutional money into XRP products.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/16/2026, 11:30:00 AM
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $78K as Analyst Expects Another ‘Brutal Dump’
Is today's decline just the start of bitcoin's troubles?
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/16/2026, 11:23:04 AM
SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split as private market liquidity push heats up
SpaceX's stock split enhances private market liquidity, potentially boosting employee flexibility and investor interest in tech equities. The post SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split as private market liquidity push heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/16/2026, 11:19:26 AM
Chainlink price prediction May 2026: Is LINK undervalued or is meme Punch the better entry point?
Chainlink struggles near $10 as investors debate recovery potential versus growing interest in crypto presales. Chainlink has been one of the more frustrating charts to watch in 2026. The token trades around $10 in mid-May, down roughly 40% over the…
By Samuel Msiska 5/16/2026, 11:17:08 AM
Crypto market wipes out over $100 billion within hours
The cryptocurrency market has lost more than $100 billion in value over the past 24 hours as investor sentiment weakened, … Continue reading The post Crypto market wipes out over $100 billion within hours appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 5/16/2026, 11:11:13 AM
Best memecoins to buy now: Top community-driven tokens and the best crypto presales to watch
Memecoins remain dominant as Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 community-driven cycle. Memecoins are not going away. The category is worth tens of billions in market cap, and daily trading volume on these tokens often beats…
By Samuel Msiska 5/16/2026, 11:01:42 AM
Markets are moving toward a new global financial crisis. These are the tripwires that would confirm it
A new global financial crisis is not confirmed, but the path toward one is now visible enough to map. The sequence starts with debt and oil before it reaches credit. Long-end sovereign yields and Brent crude are already close enough to stress levels to make the policy squeeze urgent. To close out the week, the […] The post Markets are moving...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/16/2026, 11:00:31 AM
Tether Billionaire Christopher Harborne Enters UK’s Richest People List
Christopher Harborne entered the Sunday Times Rich List in sixth place, as Parliament opened a probe into Farage. The Sunday Times Rich List 2026, published on May 15, placed Christopher Harborne sixth among Britain’s wealthiest individuals. His estimated £18.2bn fortune…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM
Dogecoin price prediction: How the gulf oil crisis and ADNOC Pipeline could fuel crypto gains
UAE oil pipeline plans, inflation risks, and presales Poly Truth and Meme Punch shape 2026 crypto outlook. The United Arab Emirates is speeding up work on a major oil pipeline. Abu Dhabi has told ADNOC to fast-track the West-East Pipeline,…
By Samuel Msiska 5/16/2026, 10:51:36 AM
Charles Hoskinson Warns Quantum Computers Could Break Crypto by 2033, “Over 50%” Probability
The post Charles Hoskinson Warns Quantum Computers Could Break Crypto by 2033, “Over 50%” Probability appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano Blockchain Founder Charles Hoskinson says the crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for the next major technological threat. Speaking at the Consensus Miami event, Hoskinson warned...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/16/2026, 10:33:03 AM
CLARITY Act ethics fight risks Senate failure
The Trump ethics fight over crypto is now the biggest obstacle to the CLARITY Act reaching 60 Senate votes. Analysts and lawmakers have identified the ethics provision as the CLARITY Act’s most consequential unresolved issue heading to the Senate floor.…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 10:20:00 AM
Altcoins Crash as Bitcoin (BTC) Dumps to 2-Week Low: Weekend Watch
STABLE and VVV have dropped the most from the lower-cap alts, while HYPE has plunged by 10%.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/16/2026, 10:18:21 AM
Best crypto presales to watch before they sell out: May 2026 edition
Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 crypto market narrative around utility tokens. The phase where a project sells its token prior to listing on any exchange is known as a crypto presale. The project sets the…
By Samuel Msiska 5/16/2026, 10:14:37 AM
BlackRock Just Sold $317 Million Worth of Bitcoin
BlackRock is facing renewed selling pressure in its spot Bitcoin ETF as institutional investors pulled hundreds of millions from crypto funds during a sharp market reversal.
By Dan Burgin 5/16/2026, 10:10:30 AM
MiCA Decoded: Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major Mistake
Most founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir...
By Guest Author 5/16/2026, 10:05:17 AM
Best crypto to buy now: 6 high-conviction picks every investor should know before June 2026
Poly Truth and Meme Punch join major crypto assets in 2026 “best crypto to buy now” discussions. The question of which is the best crypto to buy now does not have one clean answer. As June 2026 approaches, the market…
By Samuel Msiska 5/16/2026, 9:50:56 AM
Santiment warns Bitcoin CLARITY act euphoria may reverse gains
Santiment warned that Bitcoin social media euphoria spiked following the CLARITY Act’s Senate Banking Committee vote on May 14. Sentiment analytics platform Santiment posted on X and its community insights platform on May 15, tracking a sharp rise in positive…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 9:50:00 AM
THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected users
THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/16/2026, 9:47:44 AM
THORChain Price Outlook: Panic or Opportunity After RUNE Crashes 30%?
The post THORChain Price Outlook: Panic or Opportunity After RUNE Crashes 30%? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News THORChain’s native token RUNE price plunged more than 22% today, marking one of its steepest declines in recent months after reports surfaced of a potential exploit tied to the protocol. The sharp sell-off wiped out a significant...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/16/2026, 9:31:33 AM
Solayer Pay launches Visa card for USDC
Solayer Pay launched a Visa card allowing users to spend USDC at merchants and ATMs worldwide on May 14. Solayer, the layer-1 blockchain developer behind the infiniSVM network, announced the launch via GlobeNewswire on May 14. The card links directly…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 9:30:00 AM
'Most Entertaining Outcome': Did Elon Musk Just Endorse Dogecoin Again?
Elon Musk has revisited his famous support for Dogecoin for the first time in years, reviving memories of the meme coin boom that helped reshape the crypto market during the last cycle.
By Dan Burgin 5/16/2026, 9:27:21 AM
CLARITY Act: Here’s the Critical Timeline Crypto Markets Are Watching
The post CLARITY Act: Here’s the Critical Timeline Crypto Markets Are Watching appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The biggest U.S. crypto legislation in years has cleared another major hurdle after the Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 on May 14 to advance the CLARITY Act. The bill now moves into a critical phase as lawmakers race to...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/16/2026, 9:13:21 AM
Strategy has put Bitcoin sales on the table for repurchases – but will it affect BTC price?
Strategy agreed on May 15 to repurchase roughly $1.5 billion principal of its 2029 convertible notes for an estimated $1.38 billion in cash. The firm told investors in its Form 8-K that it may fund the repurchase with available cash reserves, ATM securities-sale proceeds, and/or proceeds from the sale of Bitcoin. Strategy expects to cancel […] The...
By Gino Matos 5/16/2026, 9:00:57 AM
Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum's price to surge higher
The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
By Ciaran Lyons 5/16/2026, 9:00:52 AM
Bitcoin Exchange Supply Remains At 8-Year Lows: Bullish Sign?
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin exchange reserves have been at 8-year lows for the past month despite the recovery that the asset has witnessed. Bitcoin Supply On Exchanges Has Been Flat Recently As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, Bitcoin and Ethereum have differed in their trend of the Supply On […]
By Keshav Verma 5/16/2026, 9:00:27 AM
XRP Records Biggest Spike In Network Usage In 2 Months
Failed transactions on the XRP Ledger climbed sharply this week alongside a burst of new user activity, as on-chain data pointed to a wave of participation that accompanied the token’s latest price recovery. Wallets Running Toward 8 Million Total activated accounts on the XRP Ledger reached 7,856,080, putting the network within striking distance...
By Christian Encila 5/16/2026, 9:00:03 AM
CLARITY Act faces hurdles despite Senate committee win
The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15 to 9 on May 14, but analysts say significant obstacles remain before it can become law. The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15 to 9 bipartisan vote…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 8:56:35 AM
1inch Network Token (1INCH) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Is a Massive DeFi Comeback Ahead?
The post 1inch Network Token (1INCH) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Is a Massive DeFi Comeback Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of 1 Inch network crypto is . 1inch Network token is consolidating near historic lows in 2026, but strong DeFi adoption and protocol upgrades could drive a recovery toward...
By Yash Jain 5/16/2026, 8:55:00 AM
Bit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETH
Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now holds more than 155,000 ETH and is increasingly shifting away from bitcoin mining. Bit Digital Expands ETH Treasury to $327M, Staking...
By Emmanuel Musa 5/16/2026, 8:30:10 AM
Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60?
The post Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Polkadot crypto token is . Price predictions for 2026 range from $2.50 to $5.00. Structural adoption and interoperability narratives could push DOT toward $60 by 2030. Polkadot (DOT)...
By Yash Jain 5/16/2026, 8:25:00 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B in a week, snapping six-week inflow run
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/16/2026, 8:19:20 AM
Bitcoin ETFs break six week inflow streak
Bitcoin ETFs logged $1 billion in net outflows in the week ending May 15, ending a six week inflow streak. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $1 billion in net outflows for the week ending May 15, according to data tracked…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 8:07:36 AM
South Korea To Unveil Tokenized Securities Rules In July As Crypto Regulation Advances
South Korean authorities are set to release detailed rules for the issuance, infrastructure, and distribution of tokenized securities, as the country advances its efforts to implement crypto market regulations in 2027. Related Reading: Bank Of England To Ease ‘Overly Conservative’ Stablecoin Rules After Industry Backlash – Report FSC Eyes July...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/16/2026, 8:00:03 AM
AI Search Is Rewriting Discoverability. How Outset PR Adapts PR for LLM Visibility
AI search is reshaping digital discoverability. Learn how Outset PR adapts crypto PR strategies for LLM visibility through editorial authority, syndication, and data-driven media selection.
By Crypto Daily 5/16/2026, 7:58:14 AM
Looking for a Top Media Outlet in LATAM? Here Is Why Generic Media Ratings Fail
Generic media rankings often fail in LATAM because traffic alone does not explain influence, engagement, or visibility. Learn how Outset Media Index (OMI) helps teams analyze LATAM media outlets using normalized benchmarking and multidimensional intelligence.
By Crypto Daily 5/16/2026, 7:51:48 AM
The Power of Syndication: How Crypto Media Outlets Can Multiply Your Placement
Discover why some crypto outlets multiply PR placements through syndication while others don’t. OMI’s syndication data shows how reprints, aggregators, and outlet selection shape campaign visibility.
By Crypto Daily 5/16/2026, 7:45:20 AM
Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will BCH Hit $1000?
The post Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will BCH Hit $1000? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of Bitcoin Cash is Bitcoin Cash price trades near $426, holding a critical demand zone around $400-$420. If the market regains strength, BCH could expand toward the $1200 region by the end of 2026....
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/16/2026, 7:45:14 AM
Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%
A long-skewed liquidation cascade flushed leverage across the major tokens overnight, with the move tracking a global bond selloff and the worst session for U.S. stocks since March.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/16/2026, 7:36:02 AM
Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can ETH Reach $10k?
The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can ETH Reach $10k? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The Ethereum price today is . The asset could reach a high of $6100 by the end of 2026. The price of Ethereum could reach a high of $15,575 by 2030. Since its launch in 2015, Ethereum has evolved from a...
By Yash Jain 5/16/2026, 7:35:00 AM
BNB ETF Could Be Next Big Crypto Breakthrough, Says Bloomberg Analyst
The post BNB ETF Could Be Next Big Crypto Breakthrough, Says Bloomberg Analyst appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto ETF News Today: Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says major asset managers are continuing to push deeper into the altcoin ETF race as Grayscale Investments and VanEck advance new filings tied to a potential spot BNB...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/16/2026, 7:17:12 AM
Coinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and Venezuelan Officials in Major Investment Push
Ersham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s potential to become the “best country in Latam.” Coinbase’s Fred Ersham Shows Interest in Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Potential...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/16/2026, 7:05:09 AM
Google To Hand Out $68,000,000 To Settle Accusations of Secretly Recording Users of Its AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Google has agreed to shell out tens of millions of dollars to settle a class-action lawsuit, alleging that the tech giant recorded user conversations without consent. According to the settlement administrator’s portal, Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle the lawsuit that was filed following accusations that Google Assistant wrongfully...
By Henry Kanapi 5/16/2026, 7:01:34 AM
Bitcoin Power Law Forecasts Price Bottom Of $42,800 – Details
Bitcoin’s price performance in the last week saw a slowdown to the asset’s relief rally that began in early April. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the market price declined by 1.45% in a range-bound week, during which bulls failed to overcome a key resistance level at $82,000. Notably, the current market status has led to polarized analysis:...
By Semilore Faleti 5/16/2026, 7:00:40 AM
Crypto Industry Watches As Poland Advances Long-Delayed Regulatory Bill
Poland’s prime minister has tied the country’s repeated failure to pass crypto rules to a high-profile fraud case — a charge that added urgency to a parliamentary vote that had already failed twice before. Related Reading: Crypto Analytics Firm Dune Axes 25% Of Employees Amid Strategic Overhaul A Scandal Shapes The Debate Prime Minister Donald […]
By Christian Encila 5/16/2026, 7:00:31 AM
Pi Network Issues Urgent Safety Warning for All Pioneers
The warning came amid a growing number of scams within the entire market.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/16/2026, 6:58:10 AM
Toncoin Price Prediction: Is This Dip the Perfect Entry Before TON’s Next Rally?
The post Toncoin Price Prediction: Is This Dip the Perfect Entry Before TON’s Next Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Toncoin price is cooling off after a sharp rally, but the pullback may be arriving at a critical zone. After a strong rally that reignited market interest, TON price has slipped nearly 6% today, with profit-taking...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/16/2026, 6:50:29 AM
Massive XRP Network Surge Followed Price Rally to 2-Month Peak
The XRP Ledger's actitivity reached a multi-month high of its own.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/16/2026, 6:38:01 AM
CLARITY Act Boosts Bitcoin Outlook – But Analysts See Risks Ahead
The bullish comments rose after the CLARITY Act progress last week, but that's not always a good thing.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/16/2026, 6:02:53 AM
ZachXBT Claims LAB Insiders Control 95% After $6 Billion Crypto Pump
Crypto On-chain investigator ZachXBT has escalated his accusations against LAB, alleging that insiders likely control more than 95% of the token’s supply after a rally that pushed its fully diluted valuation to roughly $6 billion. The claims center on opaque private loans, OTC deals, changing vesting terms, market-maker coordination and what he...
By Jake Simmons 5/16/2026, 6:00:12 AM