Wells Fargo’s Q1 filing shows bigger Ether ETF exposure
Wells Fargo raised Ether ETF holdings in Q1, adjusted Bitcoin ETF exposure and boosted its Strategy stake while cutting Galaxy Digital shares
By Olivia Stephanie 5/13/2026, 6:40:00 AM
XRP tops bitcoin, ether volumes on major South Korean exchanges
XRP/KRW was the most traded pair on Upbit and second on Bithumb, a familiar Korean market signal that has often preceded sharper moves in the token.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/13/2026, 6:30:11 AM
MEXC Commits to 1,000 BTC Purchase as Guardian Fund Targets $500M Expansion
Crypto exchange MEXC plans to increase its Guardian Fund to $500 million over the next two years while adding 1,000 bitcoin to its reserves. The move is aimed at strengthening user protection and reinforcing confidence amid continued market expansion. BTC and USDT to Serve as Dual Reserve System for Market Stability Crypto exchange MEXC is […]
By Emmanuel Musa 5/13/2026, 6:30:06 AM
Top 10 Layer-1 Blockchain Cryptos in May 2026
Layer-1 blockchains serve as the foundational layer of a blockchain ecosystem, providing the core infrastructure on which all other applications and protocols are built. Using distributed ledger technology (DLT), they enable the secure, transparent, and decentralised processing, validation, and recording of transactions, eliminating the need for...
By N/A 5/13/2026, 6:29:25 AM
Arbitrum Security Council member says blockchains run on social consensus, not just code
The event highlights the critical role of social consensus in blockchain governance, emphasizing the balance between decentralization and control. The post Arbitrum Security Council member says blockchains run on social consensus, not just code appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 6:26:55 AM
DOGE Whales Load $18 Million While Pepeto Presale Races Past $9.8 Million Before an Expected Listing That Could Reprice Everything
The post DOGE Whales Load $18 Million While Pepeto Presale Races Past $9.8 Million Before an Expected Listing That Could Reprice Everything appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dogecoin news confirms large wallets are building positions before the rest of the market catches on, with DOGECOIN whales loading 160 million tokens in 96 hours. This...
By PR Manager 5/13/2026, 6:23:02 AM
Ethereum wants to end blind signing with new security feature
Ethereum launches Clear Signing to make wallet approvals readable, with Ledger, Trezor and MetaMask backing ERC-7730 after Bybit hack risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/13/2026, 6:20:00 AM
US inflation data dims Fed rate cut hopes amid Iran conflict
Persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions complicate monetary policy, reducing the likelihood of Fed rate cuts and impacting markets. The post US inflation data dims Fed rate cut hopes amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 6:16:55 AM
Senate crypto bill receives over 100 amendments before CLARITY markup
More than 100 amendments have been attached to the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of Thursday’s Banking Committee markup. POLITICO reported that most of the proposed changes came from Democratic senators, while Republicans submitted a narrower set of revisions…
By Rony Roy 5/13/2026, 6:14:58 AM
XRP Price Eyes $1.60 Breakout as Whales Hit Record Accumulation — What’s Next?
The post XRP Price Eyes $1.60 Breakout as Whales Hit Record Accumulation — What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Despite the recent market volatility, the XRP price has continued to trade within a bullish range while approaching a decisive resistance zone. The token is consolidating between $1.43 and $1.47, hinting at the...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/13/2026, 6:09:13 AM
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil supply, impacts WTI Crude pricing
The closure exacerbates geopolitical tensions, threatens global energy security, and prompts strategic shifts in market and trade dynamics. The post Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil supply, impacts WTI Crude pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 6:08:21 AM
MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to enhance AI trading capabilities
MoonPay's acquisition of Dawn Labs could democratize trading by simplifying strategy execution, but it also introduces new risks in AI-driven trades. The post MoonPay acquires Dawn Labs to enhance AI trading capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 6:03:27 AM
Cosmos Hub Price Forecast: ATOM surges above $2 as trading volume hits a three-month high
Cosmos Hub (ATOM) price extends its rally, trading above $2.10 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up over 8% so far this week. On-chain data shows a bullish bias, with ATOM’s trading volume surging to a three-month high.
By N/A 5/13/2026, 6:02:54 AM
Bank of Montreal sells truck and trailer financing business to Stonepeak for C$14.5B
BMO's sale to Stonepeak allows strategic capital reallocation, potentially enhancing focus on core operations and growth opportunities. The post Bank of Montreal sells truck and trailer financing business to Stonepeak for C$14.5B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 6:02:06 AM
EU confirms OpenAI offers access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic lags behind
OpenAI's proactive EU collaboration may set new cybersecurity standards, influencing AI's role in regulated sectors and investor sentiment. The post EU confirms OpenAI offers access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic lags behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 6:01:47 AM
Kalshi gets CFTC support in Ohio sports market appeal
CFTC backs Kalshi in Ohio appeal, saying prediction markets on regulated exchanges fall under federal oversight, not state gambling rules
By Olivia Stephanie 5/13/2026, 5:50:00 AM
Baidu’s ERNIE 5.1 tops AI leaderboards, costs 94% less to train
Baidu's ERNIE 5.1 showcases a strategic shift in AI development, emphasizing cost efficiency amid geopolitical tech constraints. The post Baidu’s ERNIE 5.1 tops AI leaderboards, costs 94% less to train appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 5:38:44 AM
GitLab cuts jobs to invest in AI agents market opportunity
GitLab's AI-driven restructuring highlights a tech trend prioritizing automation over human roles, impacting workforce dynamics and innovation. The post GitLab cuts jobs to invest in AI agents market opportunity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 5:38:14 AM
Schwartz: Ripple Doesn't Control Consensus
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has posted a much-needed clarification regarding a fundamental misconception of the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
By Alex Dovbnya 5/13/2026, 5:33:34 AM
JPMorgan joins reserve fund race with Ethereum-based JLTXX
JPMorgan files JLTXX, an Ethereum money market fund for stablecoin issuers seeking Treasury-backed reserves under new GENIUS Act rules today
By Olivia Stephanie 5/13/2026, 5:32:07 AM
From Passive Exposure to Active Infrastructure: The Growing Role of Bitcoin Treasuries in Yield Generation
The post From Passive Exposure to Active Infrastructure: The Growing Role of Bitcoin Treasuries in Yield Generation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nearly 200 public companies now hold crypto on their balance sheets, but most of them follow the same script, i.e., buy Bitcoin, disclose it in a filing, and let the price swings do all the...
By PR Manager 5/13/2026, 5:30:31 AM
Mysterious Bitcoin Whale Transfers $40 Billion After Years Of Silence
Eight Satoshi-era wallets moved 10,000 Bitcoin each in July last year, triggering waves of speculation across crypto markets. Now, another old wallet has come back to life — and traders are watching closely. Related Reading: Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Effort Withdrawn After Resistance From Central Bank A Long Wait Ends On Sunday, a Bitcoin address that...
By Christian Encila 5/13/2026, 5:30:29 AM
Stables Taps T-0 Network as Asia’s 60% Stablecoin Payment Share Tests USDT Rails
Stables has partnered with T-0 Network to strengthen USDT settlement corridors across Asia. Navigating Regulatory Moats Stables, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with t-0 Network to enhance settlement capabilities for its USDT corridors across Asia. The collaboration establishes T-0 Network as a dedicated...
By Terence Zimwara 5/13/2026, 5:30:01 AM
Dogecoin flashes early reversal signal as short sellers capitulate
Dogecoin (DOGE) edges higher on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses earlier this week. The recovery aligns with the rise in short liquidations over the last 4 hours across the crypto market, signaling a potential upside shift.
By N/A 5/13/2026, 5:19:28 AM
US sanctions twelve entities for sales of Iranian oil to China
The sanctions could strain US-China relations, impact global oil markets, and intensify geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear activities. The post US sanctions twelve entities for sales of Iranian oil to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 5:14:12 AM
Structural Indicators of Long-term Institutional Ethereum Adoption Building: SharpLink
Ethereum digital asset treasury SharpLink is confident that institutional adoption is increasing despite bearish spot prices.
By Martin Young 5/13/2026, 5:14:12 AM
21Shares launches Hyperliquid ETF on NASDAQ tomorrow
The launch of THYP ETF on NASDAQ could accelerate mainstream adoption of DeFi, but investors must navigate inherent protocol risks. The post 21Shares launches Hyperliquid ETF on NASDAQ tomorrow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 5:13:09 AM
Solana (SOL) Dips Modestly, But Traders Still Expect Bigger Move
Solana failed to stay above $96 and corrected some gains. SOL price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase above $98. SOL price started a downside correction below $96 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $94 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $93.00 on...
By Aayush Jindal 5/13/2026, 5:08:09 AM
CFTC backs prediction market Kalshi in appeals court fight against Ohio
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has urged the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the agency has jurisdiction over prediction markets.
By Jesse Coghlan 5/13/2026, 5:07:10 AM
SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) Project Launch: Real Assets Meet Digital Utility
[PRESS RELEASE – Zurich, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026] The fintech project SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) was launched by the global Scandic Finance Group (SFG). In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Nachrichten, Uwe Sellmer, a specialist in the financial sector, explained how the SNC token differs from speculative cryptocurrencies: it will serve as a...
By Chainwire 5/13/2026, 5:05:52 AM
Banking Africa: Cantor8 Moves Deeper Into Africa’s Mobile Money Sector via Yiksi Limited
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026] As part of a broader initiative to expand access to essential banking infrastructure across Africa, Cantor8 has revealed plans to bring leading mobile money systems such as M-PESA and EVC Plus onchain via Yiksi Limited. Cantor8 has secured exclusive MOUs with Yiksi Limited, outlining plans to...
By Chainwire 5/13/2026, 5:05:21 AM
2025 International Short Video Competition Concludes, 2026 Edition to Move to Dongying
Attracting creators worldwide with overseas views exceeding 900 million RIZHAO, CN / ACCESS Newswire / May 12,...
By Globe PRwire 5/13/2026, 5:01:18 AM
LMAX opens Kiosk to plug crypto collateral into FX and metals
LMAX Group launches Kiosk to let institutions use digital assets in custody as collateral across FX, metals, CFDs and crypto markets in 2026
By Olivia Stephanie 5/13/2026, 5:00:34 AM
50,000 Bitcoin Left Miners’ Hands In Two Weeks: Is Demand Strong Enough To Handle More?
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 after weeks of bullish price action that has carried it significantly above the lows that defined the worst of the February and March correction. The recovery has been sustained and the price is constructive — but an Arab Chain report has identified a shift in miner behavior that adds a […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/13/2026, 5:00:16 AM
Solana Price Forecast: Strong ETF inflows hint at a rally
Solana (SOL) price rebounds, finding support around the key technical level near $94 on Wednesday. Strong institutional demand, with spot SOL Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording inflows for the seventh consecutive day, hints at a potential rally ahead.
By N/A 5/13/2026, 4:58:46 AM
Australia’s Proposed Tax Overhaul Could Increase Tax on Long-Term Crypto Holdings
Australia is set to overhaul capital gains tax rules, replacing the 50% discount with inflation indexation and adding a 30% minimum tax. The post Australia’s Proposed Tax Overhaul Could Increase Tax on Long-Term Crypto Holdings appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 5/13/2026, 4:51:59 AM
ONDO Global Markets reaches $1B in tokenized stock TVL in 8 months
Ondo's rapid growth in tokenized stocks highlights the potential for increased market accessibility and liquidity, but regulatory clarity remains crucial. The post ONDO Global Markets reaches $1B in tokenized stock TVL in 8 months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 4:50:12 AM
Ethereum Foundation names new co-leads for Protocol cluster
The leadership change in Ethereum's Protocol cluster could impact the network's scalability and upgrade timelines, influencing future innovations. The post Ethereum Foundation names new co-leads for Protocol cluster appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 4:49:51 AM
Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains
Bitcoin rolled back to $81,200 after dipping to $79,800 on Tuesday's hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while BNB zoomed 2.5% over 24 hours and dogecoin added 1.3% as crypto funds saw their strongest weekly inflows in months.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/13/2026, 4:42:37 AM
Ethereum community launches security feature to end blind signing
Crypto platforms Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, Keycard, WalletConnect, Argot and Fireblocks are among the earliest adopters and contributors to Clear Signing, aimed at ending “blind signing.”
By Brayden Lindrea 5/13/2026, 4:41:41 AM
Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears
Geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions may drive investors towards Bitcoin and silver as inflation hedges, impacting global markets. The post Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/13/2026, 4:37:17 AM
Ethereum Pushes Clear Signing to Combat Costly Crypto Scams
Clear Signing introduces verified transaction descriptions designed to reduce phishing attacks and accidental approvals. The post Ethereum Pushes Clear Signing to Combat Costly Crypto Scams appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 5/13/2026, 4:36:07 AM
JPMorgan Brings Wall Street to Ethereum With New Tokenised Treasury Fund
JPMorgan filed to launch JLTXX, a tokenised money market fund using Kinexys Digital Assets to record Treasury fund shares on Ethereum through approved institutional wallets and controls. The post JPMorgan Brings Wall Street to Ethereum With New Tokenised Treasury Fund appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/13/2026, 4:33:36 AM
Kelp DAO eyes unpausing withdrawals after attackers’ rsETH on Arbitrum is burned
Kelp DAO has burned the exploiter’s tokens and outlined a two-week plan to refill rsETH through Aave’s Recovery Guardian multisig wallet.
By Martin Young 5/13/2026, 4:33:33 AM
Kenya Narrows Crypto-Offshore Gambling Escape Valve in Finance Bill 2026
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has submitted Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament, introducing mandatory annual reporting requirements for virtual asset service providers alongside the reintroduction of a 20% withholding tax on gambling winnings, closing both lanes of the standard crypto-offshore migration path for affected players in a...
By Luci Kelemen 5/13/2026, 4:30:08 AM
Hyperliquid ETF Makes Strong Debut as Wall Street Bets on HYPE
21Shares' Hyperliquid ETF-branded product opened with $1.8 million in first-day volume, giving investors brokerage access to HYPE exposure without holding the volatile token directly. The post Hyperliquid ETF Makes Strong Debut as Wall Street Bets on HYPE appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/13/2026, 4:28:54 AM
Donald Trump to visit China with 16 CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook
The summit could redefine US-China tech relations, potentially boosting crypto adoption and investment if digital assets are prioritized. The post Donald Trump to visit China with 16 CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/13/2026, 4:24:34 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Holds Strong Above $80K Despite Hot CPI Data—Is Retail Accumulation Returning?
The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Holds Strong Above $80K Despite Hot CPI Data—Is Retail Accumulation Returning? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin price continues to display remarkable resilience despite the latest US inflation data coming in hotter than market expectations. The flagship crypto remains firmly above the crucial...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/13/2026, 4:12:01 AM
Iran war, AI spending could push Bitcoin back to $126K this year: Hayes
Hayes said military spending and the prioritization of AI infrastructure over US Treasurys and equities will lead to further fiat printing and benefit crypto.
By Stephen Katte 5/13/2026, 4:10:05 AM
XRP Price Finds Support Again, Though Resistance Threatens Rally Attempt
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.4250 and $1.4320. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move if it clears $1.4620. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.4320 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.4620...
By Aayush Jindal 5/13/2026, 4:08:34 AM