Israel intensifies assault on Lebanon, violating US-brokered ceasefire
The escalation threatens regional stability, complicates peace efforts, and raises the risk of broader military conflicts in 2026. The post Israel intensifies assault on Lebanon, violating US-brokered ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 10:00:06 AM
TRON jumps 26% in 3 months despite doubt, can TRX hold $0.35?
TRON traded near $0.35 after a 26% three-month rise, with Santiment saying crowd FUD may be supporting TRX momentum.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/12/2026, 9:50:00 AM
Trump administration plans to reduce tariffs on beef imports to lower prices
Reducing tariffs may lower consumer prices but risks undermining domestic ranchers, highlighting tensions between trade policy and local industry. The post Trump administration plans to reduce tariffs on beef imports to lower prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 9:46:22 AM
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America delay Fed cut forecasts after jobs data
Prolonged high interest rates could dampen economic growth and investment, impacting risk assets and delaying crypto market recovery. The post Goldman Sachs, Bank of America delay Fed cut forecasts after jobs data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 9:45:26 AM
Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Xi Summit: What It Means for Bitcoin
BTC has gained less than 1% over the past seven days heading into the summit, while the 30-day picture shows a 13% surge.
By Wayne Jones 5/12/2026, 9:44:28 AM
Iran escalates drone warfare, complicates peace talks with Israel
Iran's drone warfare escalation heightens regional conflict risks, undermines peace prospects, and raises security concerns in Israel. The post Iran escalates drone warfare, complicates peace talks with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 9:40:10 AM
Bernstein backs Circle with $190 target as ARC presale reaches $222 million
Bernstein has maintained its Outperform rating on Circle Internet Group with a $190 price target after the company’s $222 million ARC token presale and continued USDC growth helped offset pressure from falling reserve income. According to a Tuesday client note…
By Rony Roy 5/12/2026, 9:38:48 AM
Reform UK’s election gains pressure Starmer’s leadership amid EU push
Reform UK's gains highlight potential shifts in UK political dynamics, challenging Starmer's leadership and Labour's EU strategy. The post Reform UK’s election gains pressure Starmer’s leadership amid EU push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 9:34:17 AM
Congress Members to Hold Bipartisan Crypto Tax Meeting May 14
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is convening a closed-door session to push crypto tax reform forward, with new legislation on the table that could reshape how digital asset holders pay taxes on staking, trading, and everyday payments. PARITY Act Would Defer Staking Taxes The House Ways and Means Committee is set to hold a […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/12/2026, 9:30:36 AM
Will Ethereum price lose $2,200 support as bearish RSI divergence forms?
Ethereum price slipped lower on Monday as weakening momentum indicators and slowing institutional accumulation raised concerns that ETH could retest the key $2,200 support zone in the near term. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price was trading around…
By Rony Roy 5/12/2026, 9:27:41 AM
S&P 500 Hits Yet Another All-Time High: Can Bitcoin Finally Catch Up in 2026?
War in the Middle East or not, the U.S. stock market has continued to make high after high. Bitcoin still has a long way to go to achieve its own all-time high. Can the king of the cryptocurrencies hang on to the coattails of the stock market and ride them all the way back to $126K?
By Laurie Dunn 5/12/2026, 9:26:29 AM
Shiba Inu Burn Sees 710% Jump in SHIB Destruction Amid Supply Cut
Shiba Inu community turns up the heat with 710% SHIB burn rate surge emerging.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/12/2026, 9:25:36 AM
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Has Bottomed Near $60K and Targets $126K
Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin has likely bottomed near $60,000 and sees a move above $126,000 as inevitable. The BitMEX co-founder argues that AI infrastructure spending, war expenditure and credit expansion are creating a bullish setup for crypto assets. Arthur Hayes is back on familiar ground: liquidity, credit and the long trade in hard digital...
By Chris Omang 5/12/2026, 9:25:01 AM
U.S CPI Report Day Could Change Everything for Markets
The post U.S CPI Report Day Could Change Everything for Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News U.S. inflation data drops at 8:30 AM ET today, and markets are preparing for a potentially major shock. March CPI came in at 3.3%, but forecasts for April are now climbing toward 3.7% year-over-year — the highest inflation reading in nearly two...
By Qadir AK 5/12/2026, 9:23:06 AM
White House reviews SEC plan to end gag rule on settlements
Ending the SEC's gag rule could lead to increased public disputes over settlements, impacting regulatory strategies and corporate reputations. The post White House reviews SEC plan to end gag rule on settlements appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 9:21:50 AM
CPI Report Today: Inflation Heat Could Shake Markets Again
The post CPI Report Today: Inflation Heat Could Shake Markets Again appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Markets are bracing for a hot April CPI report, with economists expecting headline inflation to rise 3.7% year-over-year after March’s sharp 0.9% monthly jump. Surging gasoline prices — fueled by escalating Iran-related oil tensions — were...
By Qadir AK 5/12/2026, 9:20:47 AM
Kevin Warsh poised for Senate confirmation vote to lead Federal Reserve
Warsh's potential Fed leadership could redefine digital asset integration, impacting monetary policy and crypto market dynamics significantly. The post Kevin Warsh poised for Senate confirmation vote to lead Federal Reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 9:20:43 AM
Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Names His Top Two Suspects for Satoshi Nakamoto
The post Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Names His Top Two Suspects for Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin has reignited debate around the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto after saying cryptographer Len Sassaman and early Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney remain the strongest candidates behind...
By Debashree Patra 5/12/2026, 9:20:42 AM
Bitcoin node flood raises fears of surveillance or Sybil attack
Bitcoin’s ADDR messages spiked to 250,000 daily addresses, sparking debate over Sybil risk, surveillance, and node growth.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/12/2026, 9:20:00 AM
Is Bhutan Quietly Exiting Bitcoin?
The post Is Bhutan Quietly Exiting Bitcoin? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bhutan has reportedly moved another 100 BTC — worth around $8.1 million — from government-linked wallets, fueling speculation the country may be accelerating its Bitcoin selloff. According to Arkham data, Bhutan has already sold over $230 million in BTC during...
By Qadir AK 5/12/2026, 9:17:27 AM
Galaxy Digital to manage Sharplink’s new $125 million onchain yield play
The Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund would receive $100 million from Sharplink’s staked ETH treasury and $25 million from Galaxy.
By Francisco Rodrigues 5/12/2026, 9:17:09 AM
Equity Bull Market Primed To Continue, but Expect Volatility, Warns J. P. Morgan Private Bank Exec
In the current market environment, investors should prepare their portfolios for possible inflation and volatility, according to a J.P. Morgan Private Bank executive. Grace Peters, the bank’s co-head of global investment strategy, says in a new interview with Bloomberg Television that recent equity all-time highs make sense due to the overall...
By Conor Devitt 5/12/2026, 9:15:20 AM
Grayscale Files for First-Ever Spot Privacy Coin ETF With Zcash Push
The post Grayscale Files for First-Ever Spot Privacy Coin ETF With Zcash Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Grayscale Investments is making a major move toward privacy coins after officially filing to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF. If approved, it would become the first-ever spot ETF tied to a privacy-focused crypto asset. The...
By Debashree Patra 5/12/2026, 9:14:01 AM
Zoomex Sounds the Alarm: AI Trading Is Making Traditional Liquidity Metrics Obsolete
Zoomex has outlined a structural shift in the crypto market dynamics, stating that traditional liquidity indicators such as trading volume and visible order book depth are becoming less reliable in an environment increasingly driven by AI-powered and algorithmic trading systems. According to the platform, the rise of automated trading has exposed...
By PR DESK 5/12/2026, 9:10:26 AM
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest chases Circle stock as it hits a 2-month high
Circle shares rose 16% to $131.76 on Monday, their highest closing price since March 18.
By Jamie Crawley 5/12/2026, 9:05:01 AM
Hackers Targeting Your Crypto Just Got An AI Upgrade — Google’s Report Is A Wake-Up Call
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published a major security report warning that artificial intelligence is now being weaponized by state-linked hackers and criminal threat actors at industrial scale — with autonomous malware, AI-generated zero-day exploits, and credential-targeting operations posing a direct and escalating threat to...
By James Halver 5/12/2026, 9:03:37 AM
Simone Stolzoff: Embracing uncertainty is key to better decision-making, personal values guide choices in chaos, and technology can hinder our coping skills | Jordan Harbinger
Embracing uncertainty can unlock new opportunities, as demonstrated by successful business pivots like Slack's transformation. The post Simone Stolzoff: Embracing uncertainty is key to better decision-making, personal values guide choices in chaos, and technology can hinder our coping skills | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 9:01:06 AM
SUI Surges 40%: Analytics Firm Explains What’s Driving The Rally
Sui has witnessed a significant rally over the past week and has outperformed other digital assets. Here’s what’s behind the surge, according to Santiment. Sui Rallied To A Peak Of $1.41 On Sunday The cryptocurrency sector as a whole has seen some recovery over the last week, but a few assets have clearly stood out in terms of the returns that...
By Keshav Verma 5/12/2026, 9:00:40 AM
Stablecoins in 2026: Why They Are Becoming Crypto’s Biggest Story
Stablecoins are reshaping crypto in 2026. Learn what is driving adoption, key risks to check, and how investors can evaluate them wisely.
By Elliot Veynor 5/12/2026, 8:56:12 AM
Trump invites top CEOs including Musk and Cook to China summit
The summit could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting tech and crypto markets, while signaling potential shifts in US-China relations. The post Trump invites top CEOs including Musk and Cook to China summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:55:45 AM
OpenAI offers European Union access to advanced cybersecurity AI model
OpenAI's EU collaboration could set a precedent for AI regulation, influencing global cybersecurity standards and competitive dynamics. The post OpenAI offers European Union access to advanced cybersecurity AI model appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:54:43 AM
Will Bitcoin price drop below $80K as Coinbase premium stays negative?
Bitcoin price slipped back toward the $81,000 region on Monday as weakening U.S. institutional demand and renewed geopolitical uncertainty triggered another wave of profit-taking across the crypto market. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $80,900 at press…
By Rony Roy 5/12/2026, 8:50:34 AM
Upbit listing puts privacy AI token VVV in Korea’s spotlight
Upbit listed Venice Token with KRW, BTC and USDT pairs as VVV traded near $17.15, down 2.9% over 24 hours.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/12/2026, 8:50:00 AM
'XRP by Far': How Ripple's David Schwartz Makes His Biggest Profit Despite Selling Too Early
Ripple's veteran Schwartz breaks down his biggest crypto profit, his strict risk-mitigation strategy, and the math behind a $100 million missed opportunity.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/12/2026, 8:49:30 AM
Anthropic warns against unauthorized stock exposure as token markets imply trillion-dollar valuation
The AI firm says investors should assume indirect access to its private shares is invalid, and transfers of its stock or interests in its stock will not be recognized.
By Sam Reynolds 5/12/2026, 8:43:03 AM
Cardano wants in on the tokenized institutional vault race as DeFi’s retail focus fades
A fund manager, treasury desk, custodian, or regulated fintech function with vault accounts, policy-based approvals, granular access controls, audit trails, API access, and operational continuity when employees rotate. That structure is reshaping how capital is allocated within DeFi, and it explains why Cardano's latest infrastructure push via...
By Gino Matos 5/12/2026, 8:41:46 AM
UK minister resigns, calls for Starmer to quit amid party turmoil
The resignation highlights deepening instability within the Labour Party, potentially accelerating leadership changes and impacting future elections. The post UK minister resigns, calls for Starmer to quit amid party turmoil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 8:32:35 AM
IRGC expands control in Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions and naval activity
The IRGC's expanded control in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and maritime security dynamics. The post IRGC expands control in Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions and naval activity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 8:31:10 AM
Morgan Stanley warns of oil price crisis as Strait of Hormuz closure continues
The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger global stagflation, impacting energy prices, economic growth, and crypto markets. The post Morgan Stanley warns of oil price crisis as Strait of Hormuz closure continues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:30:25 AM
US Senate Drops 309-Page Crypto CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of May 14 Vote
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released a 309-page updated draft of the CLARITY Act as the landmark crypto market structure bill heads toward a formal markup vote on May 14, 2026. Drawing Permanent Lines Between SEC and CFTC The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly called the CLARITY Act, moved significantly closer to becoming […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/12/2026, 8:30:18 AM
XRP Ledger Foundation Adds David Schwartz In Leadership Shake-Up
The XRP Ledger Foundation has added David “JoelKatz” Schwartz as an honorary board member, bringing one of the XRP Ledger’s original architects into a formal advisory role as the organization reshapes its leadership team. The appointment comes days after the Foundation introduced a new operating team led by Executive Director Brett Mollin, with...
By Jake Simmons 5/12/2026, 8:30:09 AM
Ray Dalio questions Bitcoin safe-haven role as Saylor fires back
Ray Dalio said Bitcoin has not acted as a safe haven, citing privacy limits, tech-stock correlation, and gold’s stronger reserve role.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/12/2026, 8:30:00 AM
iShares Semiconductor ETF hits new highs amid parabolic rally, and crypto is along for the ride
The semiconductor rally's spillover into crypto highlights potential volatility, as intertwined investments risk simultaneous downturns. The post iShares Semiconductor ETF hits new highs amid parabolic rally, and crypto is along for the ride appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:29:39 AM
EU restores full trade relations with Syria as Visa and Mastercard go live after 15 years
Syria's reintegration into global trade and finance may boost economic recovery, but regulatory clarity on crypto remains crucial for stability. The post EU restores full trade relations with Syria as Visa and Mastercard go live after 15 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:29:21 AM
Pi Network’s PI Token Falls Out of Top 50 Alts, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $82K: Market Watch
PI has slipped by 6% weekly, which has pushed it further south in terms of market cap placement.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/12/2026, 8:28:24 AM
Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran conflict, raising regional tensions
The deployment signifies a shift towards increased regional defense alliances, potentially complicating future peace negotiations with Iran. The post Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran conflict, raising regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 8:15:48 AM
Michael Saylor defends Strategy’s Bitcoin sales plan amid dividend concerns
Michael Saylor has defended Strategy’s ability to sell limited amounts of Bitcoin while continuing to expand its BTC treasury, arguing the company should avoid becoming a net seller rather than follow an absolute “never sell” stance. According to comments shared…
By Rony Roy 5/12/2026, 8:14:03 AM
Senate Releases New 309-Page CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of Key Vote
New CLARITY Act draft has been released. This draft aims at fixing key crypto industry concerns. Ethics rules…
By Niharika Deshpande 5/12/2026, 8:12:28 AM
Aptos encrypted mempool targets frontrunning and censorship
Aptos plans a native encrypted mempool to hide transaction intent before execution, reducing frontrunning, censorship, and order leaks.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/12/2026, 8:10:00 AM
European Commission discusses AI model access with OpenAI, Anthropic
The EU's AI model access talks highlight a strategic shift towards integrating advanced AI in institutional and financial cybersecurity. The post European Commission discusses AI model access with OpenAI, Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:06:23 AM