Ukraine seeks European mediation for airport ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine's airport ceasefire proposal could shift diplomatic dynamics, enhancing Europe's role and potentially stabilizing regional air operations. The post Ukraine seeks European mediation for airport ceasefire with Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:37:32 PM
Google thwarts hacker group’s AI-driven mass exploitation plan
AI's role in cybersecurity is intensifying, necessitating enhanced defenses as attackers leverage AI for rapid, large-scale exploitation. The post Google thwarts hacker group’s AI-driven mass exploitation plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:35:39 PM
Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More
The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary...
By Jamie Redman 5/12/2026, 8:35:00 PM
Cardano Edges Out Solana By Decentralization: Flip Next?
Cardano’s decentralization bid puts the veteran altcoin back in focus, but buyers haven’t stepped in aggressively yet. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 5/12/2026, 8:35:00 PM
Ethereum Is Not Dead: Why Market Experts Are Still Predicting A Rise Above $10,000
Ethereum’s price has lagged behind Bitcoin at key moments, retail confidence is low, and every failed breakout has given critics another reason to argue that ETH has lost its place. However, some market experts are not buying that idea. One of those market experts taking the opposite side of that argument is Tom Lee. The Fundstrat co-founder and...
By Scott Matherson 5/12/2026, 8:30:53 PM
Trump confident Strait of Hormuz will reopen, easing oil price concerns
The anticipated reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may stabilize global oil markets, reducing fears of prolonged price spikes and economic disruption. The post Trump confident Strait of Hormuz will reopen, easing oil price concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 8:27:12 PM
US FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple over new intimate image removal law
The FTC's enforcement of the Take It Down Act signals increased regulatory scrutiny on tech giants, potentially reshaping digital privacy norms. The post US FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple over new intimate image removal law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:11:12 PM
Injective launches on-chain pre-IPO stocks for OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic
Injective's move democratizes access to high-demand private equity, potentially reshaping investment landscapes and challenging regulatory norms. The post Injective launches on-chain pre-IPO stocks for OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 8:10:46 PM
Scandic Coin (SNC) Launches: Bridging Real Assets and Digital Utility
The Scandic Finance Group (SFG) has launched its fintech project, SNC Scandic Coin (SNC). In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Nachrichten, financial sector specialist Uwe Sellmer outlined how the SNC token is positioned differently from speculative cryptocurrencies: it is designed to function as a regulated payment, access, and loyalty...
By PR DESK 5/12/2026, 8:02:14 PM
Franklin Templeton and Kraken’s Payward team up to tokenize Wall Street
Kraken parent Payward will plug Franklin Templeton’s BENJI tokenized money market fund into its platform as collateral and cash management, letting clients earn yield on idle dollars on‑chain. Kraken’s parent company Payward and Franklin Templeton have announced a strategic partnership…
By Andrew Folkler 5/12/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Iran halts crude exports for 28 days amid US naval blockade
The halt in Iranian crude exports amid a US blockade could exacerbate regional tensions and disrupt global oil markets, impacting prices. The post Iran halts crude exports for 28 days amid US naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 7:57:52 PM
Trump calls reporter ‘dumb’ amid White House ballroom expansion defense
Trump's remarks may influence market perceptions of his communication style, potentially affecting geopolitical dynamics and public sentiment. The post Trump calls reporter ‘dumb’ amid White House ballroom expansion defense appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 7:55:35 PM
MARA Holdings dumps bitcoin for AI infrastructure
MARA Holdings sold $1.5 billion in bitcoin in Q1 2026, dropping to the fourth largest public BTC holder. MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) sold 20,880 bitcoin during Q1 2026 at an average price of $70,137 per coin, generating approximately $1.5 billion…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 7:55:00 PM
Aptos Pushes Encrypted Mempool Upgrade to Protect Users From Frontrunning and Censorship
Aptos said its encrypted mempool keeps transactions private until execution while still revealing complete transaction data transparently onchain afterward.
By Chayanika Deka 5/12/2026, 7:49:46 PM
Bitcoin Suisse Expands Global Footprint with Regulatory Approvals in Bermuda
Bitcoin Suisse Receives Class F Digital Asset License and Class B Investment Business Registration from the Bermuda Monetary Authority Approval positions Bitcoin Suisse to deliver regulated digital asset management and investment advisory services to professional and institutional clients beyond Switzerland The Bitcoin Suisse Group today announced...
By PR DESK 5/12/2026, 7:48:28 PM
Solana outlines quantum readiness roadmap amid rising threats
Solana's proactive quantum readiness plan could set a precedent for blockchain security, influencing industry standards and investor confidence. The post Solana outlines quantum readiness roadmap amid rising threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 7:47:14 PM
Aave vote targets $71M Kelp exploit funds
An Aave vote opening May 15 would transfer 30,765 ETH to Aave LLC as part of the Kelp exploit recovery. Aave and other affected parties launched a binding Arbitrum Improvement Proposal on May 12, opening a governance vote on May…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 7:45:00 PM
Cerebras Systems targets $4.8B IPO with upsized share offering
Cerebras Systems' upsized IPO highlights strong investor confidence in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape. The post Cerebras Systems targets $4.8B IPO with upsized share offering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 7:44:57 PM
Trump administration divided over expanding US spy agencies’ AI role
The administration's focus on national security in tech regulation may stifle innovation, favoring large firms over smaller, experimental projects. The post Trump administration divided over expanding US spy agencies’ AI role appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 7:44:44 PM
Bitcoin Slips Below $80K After US Inflation Hits 3.8% and Rate Cut Hopes Fade
Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on Tuesday as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire warning and the latest U.S. inflation data. Stalled Negotiations and Regional Stability Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on May 12 as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s warning that the ceasefire between the U.S....
By Terence Zimwara 5/12/2026, 7:40:42 PM
SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) Project Launch: Real Assets Meet Digital Utility
SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) Project Launch: Real Assets Meet Digital Utility
By Chainwire 5/12/2026, 7:39:33 PM
Denis Beau breaks with Lagarde over stablecoins
Denis Beau urged immediate private-sector mobilisation to build euro stablecoins, breaking publicly with ECB president Christine Lagarde’s slower approach. Denis Beau, deputy governor of the Banque de France, called on May 12 for a “mobilization of all relevant European players,…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 7:35:00 PM
Apple stock hits all-time high amid geopolitical tensions
Apple's stock resilience amid geopolitical tensions highlights its ability to mitigate economic risks, influencing market confidence and dynamics. The post Apple stock hits all-time high amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 7:31:27 PM
SKYAI leads top-100 gains at 44% while ONDO slides 10% on the same day
SKYAI jumps 44% to top the day’s top‑100 gainers as ONDO sinks 10%, highlighting a rotation from RWA and yield infra into AI‑adjacent tokens riding the agentic AI narrative. According to CoinMarketCap data, SKYAI is Tuesday’s standout performer among the top 100…
By Andrew Folkler 5/12/2026, 7:29:00 PM
Morgan Stanley Drives BTC Inflows as XRP ETFs Pull $26M on Clarity Act Hopes
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with modest inflows of $27 million after ending last week on a weaker footing, while ether funds continued to bleed capital. XRP and Solana ETFs, however, stood out with strong inflows, reflecting renewed investor appetite for alternative crypto exposure amid growing regulatory optimism. Bitcoin...
By Emmanuel Musa 5/12/2026, 7:28:38 PM
Brazil’s First XRP ETF Clears Regulator As Tokenization Accelerates
Brazil is entering a new phase, with regulated finance and on-chain tokenization beginning to converge on XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/12/2026, 7:25:00 PM
Crypto News: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath Backs Gold-Backed Stablecoin Over Dollar Crypto for India
The post Crypto News: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath Backs Gold-Backed Stablecoin Over Dollar Crypto for India appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Indian brokerage firm Zerodha, has publicly warned that dollar-backed stablecoins pose a long-term risk to India’s financial sovereignty, while floating the idea of a...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/12/2026, 7:23:19 PM
Iran deploys ‘mosquito’ boats to maintain Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz heightens global economic instability, impacting oil markets and escalating geopolitical tensions. The post Iran deploys ‘mosquito’ boats to maintain Strait of Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 7:22:48 PM
President Trump leads delegation of top business executives to China in first presidential visit since 2017
Trump's visit could reshape US-China trade dynamics, impacting tech tariffs, crypto mining costs, and digital currency regulations globally. The post President Trump leads delegation of top business executives to China in first presidential visit since 2017 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 7:21:04 PM
Cantor8 Doubles Down on Africa, Targeting Mobile Money Growth Through Yiksi Limited
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 — including M-PESA and EVC Plus — on-chain via Yiksi Limited. Cantor8 has secured exclusive MOUs with Yiksi Limited outlining plans to enable direct digital money-to-crypto conversion...
By PR DESK 5/12/2026, 7:18:50 PM
US-China agreement opposes shipping tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The US-China agreement may stabilize Strait of Hormuz traffic, potentially reducing market risk and encouraging increased shipping activity. The post US-China agreement opposes shipping tolls in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 7:18:24 PM
Federal Reserve About to Have New Pro-Crypto Governor
The Federal Reserve is on the brink of a historic leadership shift following the Senate's narrow 51-45 confirmation of Kevin Warsh to the Board of Governors.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/12/2026, 7:12:42 PM
Ronin L2 completes Ethereum homecoming
Ronin L2 migration completed May 12, ending four years as a sidechain after a 10-hour network shutdown. The Ronin L2 hard fork executed at block 55,577,490 on May 12, transitioning the gaming blockchain from an independent EVM sidechain into a…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 7:10:00 PM
Casper Network Releases the Casper Manifest, Laying Out Its Path to Regulated RWAs and the Machine Economy
Casper Network Publishes the Casper Manifest: Nine Initiatives to Power Regulated RWAs and the Machine Economy The Casper Association has published the Casper Manifest — a multi-year technical roadmap designed to establish Casper Network as the infrastructure layer for regulated real-world asset tokenization and the emerging machine-to-machine...
By PR DESK 5/12/2026, 7:06:11 PM
Circle adds $3 billion Wall Street Arc token risking an uncomfortable rivalry with Coinbase
Circle's $222 million ARC token presale has given Wall Street a new way to value the USDC issuer, while raising a harder question for one of crypto’s most profitable alliances. On May 11, Circle said investors led by a16z Crypto backed the presale of ARC, the native token for Arc, its planned public blockchain for […] The post Circle adds $3...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/12/2026, 7:05:54 PM
What’s Really at Stake in the Market Structure Debate: The BRCA
Bitcoin Magazine What’s Really at Stake in the Market Structure Debate: The BRCA The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) is the most important piece of the upcoming CLARITY Act. Without BRCA, Clarity leaves developers open to attack. This post What’s Really at Stake in the Market Structure Debate: The BRCA first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine...
By Kyle Olney 5/12/2026, 7:04:33 PM
Key XRP Metric Skyrockets 65% In Record Time, Why It Could Change Everything For Buyers
XRP transaction volume on the XRP Ledger surged 65% over the past twelve months — from 43 million to 71 million transactions — setting a new record that a digital asset treasury firm argues reflects something far more significant than speculative activity: measurable, institutional-grade utility arriving quietly on the ledger while most of the...
By James Halver 5/12/2026, 7:00:09 PM
FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple over Take It Down Act
The FTC's action signals increased regulatory scrutiny on tech giants, potentially reshaping compliance norms and privacy safeguards industry-wide. The post FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple over Take It Down Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 6:58:05 PM
Trump’s Iran stance dims Israel-Iran peace deal prospects by June 2026
Trump's aggressive Iran policy heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing prospects for regional peace and impacting global oil markets. The post Trump’s Iran stance dims Israel-Iran peace deal prospects by June 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 6:57:47 PM
Dell Technologies World to feature keynote by CEOs of Dell and Nvidia on May 18
The collaboration between Dell and Nvidia could accelerate AI adoption in enterprises, reshaping data infrastructure and computing strategies. The post Dell Technologies World to feature keynote by CEOs of Dell and Nvidia on May 18 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 6:57:36 PM
US urges banks to report suspected Iranian money laundering tied to crypto networks
Increased scrutiny on crypto transactions may elevate compliance costs and operational challenges for banks, impacting global financial flows. The post US urges banks to report suspected Iranian money laundering tied to crypto networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 6:57:31 PM
Bitcoin’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Turns Green for First Time Since March 2023
Cryptoquant’s Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator has flipped green, a signal that has historically preceded sustained price rallies. However, analysts have flagged one notable exception that keeps the outlook from being a clean bullish call. Bullish Signal Flashes Near $80,000 Cryptoquant’s Bitcoin Bull- Bear Market Cycle Indicator entered bullish...
By Shiraz Jagati 5/12/2026, 6:50:15 PM
XYO Brings Vibe Coding On-Chain With Launch of AI Developer Toolkit
The DePIN veteran is opening blockchain development to anyone using Claude or Codex, dropping the barrier from specialist engineering team to solo developer.
By CryptoDaily 5/12/2026, 6:47:35 PM
DTCC to use Chainlink to power 24/7 collateral management network
The world’s largest post-trade infrastructure provider will integrate Chainlink technology into its tokenized collateral platform ahead of a Q4 2026 launch.
By Nate Kostar 5/12/2026, 6:45:10 PM
Lookonchain flags Ethereum whale Binance selloff fears
Ethereum whale Garrett Jin moved 577,896 ETH worth $1.35 billion to Binance over four days, per Lookonchain. An Ethereum whale identified as Garrett Jin deposited all 577,896 ETH worth roughly $1.35 billion into Binance over four consecutive days, raising concerns…
By Peace Longe 5/12/2026, 6:45:00 PM
Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15
Trump's visit to China may reshape global economic and strategic alliances, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market confidence. The post Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 6:41:59 PM
Saudi Arabia conducts secret military attacks on Iran amid Middle East conflict
Saudi Arabia's covert actions may provoke Iranian retaliation, heightening regional tensions and potentially destabilizing Iran's regime. The post Saudi Arabia conducts secret military attacks on Iran amid Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/12/2026, 6:40:51 PM
Square Crosses 1 Million Bitcoin-Enabled Merchants as Real-World Adoption Continues to Grow
Bitcoin Magazine Square Crosses 1 Million Bitcoin-Enabled Merchants as Real-World Adoption Continues to Grow Block, Inc.’s Square has auto-enabled roughly 1 million U.S. merchants to accept Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, letting customers pay in BTC while merchants automatically receive USD settlements with near-instant conversion in...
By Micah Zimmerman 5/12/2026, 6:40:33 PM
WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 returns: the world’s most exclusive gathering for digital assets & AI
Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, WAIB Summit Monaco proudly announces its return on June 9–10, 2026, at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, located in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Casino Square.
By Advertorial 5/12/2026, 6:40:14 PM
American Bankers Association urges banks to oppose stablecoin yield loophole in Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of Senate markup
The banking sector's resistance to stablecoin yield provisions highlights the tension between traditional finance and emerging digital asset innovations. The post American Bankers Association urges banks to oppose stablecoin yield loophole in Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of Senate markup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/12/2026, 6:33:59 PM