Futu and Up Fintech shares crater as China launches sweeping crackdown on cross-border trading
China's crackdown on cross-border trading highlights its commitment to capital control, potentially reshaping global investment dynamics. The post Futu and Up Fintech shares crater as China launches sweeping crackdown on cross-border trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:25:06 AM
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson backs XRP over Tether and Circle
Charles Hoskinson praised XRP as a better Web2.5 product than Tether or Circle, citing open access to XRPL without Ripple approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 8:24:09 AM
Digital asset investment products see $1.47B in outflows, marking third-largest weekly drop of 2026
Investor sentiment in digital assets is vulnerable to geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, impacting market stability and investment strategies. The post Digital asset investment products see $1.47B in outflows, marking third-largest weekly drop of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:22:01 AM
ING Groep employs vibe coding to slash electronic trading development time from weeks to hours
AI-driven coding accelerates development, reshaping banking tech strategies, challenging third-party vendors, and prompting regulatory scrutiny. The post ING Groep employs vibe coding to slash electronic trading development time from weeks to hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:21:58 AM
Israel air raids in Lebanon escalate tensions, impact peace deal prospects
Heightened tensions from Israel's air raids in Lebanon diminish peace prospects, complicate regional stability, and hinder diplomatic efforts. The post Israel air raids in Lebanon escalate tensions, impact peace deal prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/26/2026, 8:21:13 AM
China expands travel restrictions for top AI talent at private firms
China's travel restrictions on AI talent could hinder global tech collaborations, signaling a shift towards nationalistic control over innovation. The post China expands travel restrictions for top AI talent at private firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:18:56 AM
Trump seeks broader Middle East peace pact, including Iran and Israel
A successful Middle East peace pact could reshape regional alliances, stabilize global oil markets, and influence international economic policies. The post Trump seeks broader Middle East peace pact, including Iran and Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:18:26 AM
Researchers urge treating AI agents as untrusted systems, warning of crypto security risks
Treating AI agents as untrusted systems highlights the need for robust security measures to prevent financial vulnerabilities in crypto transactions. The post Researchers urge treating AI agents as untrusted systems, warning of crypto security risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:15:36 AM
US-Iran 60-day ceasefire would keep Bitcoin hostage to macro uncertainty – Do new strikes change that?
Nikkei reported on May 25 that the US and Iran were discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days from a final deal, with the early-April ceasefire extended for 60 days and nuclear talks held during that window. That relief setup for Bitcoin has already been tested. The US military said […] The post US-Iran 60-day ceasefire would...
By Gino Matos 5/26/2026, 8:14:57 AM
First 'Good Buy Signal' on XRP Since March Flashes: Santiment Intelligence
XRP might see the return of volatility sooner than anticipated.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/26/2026, 8:13:00 AM
Aster launches OpenAI pre-IPO perpetual with 5x leverage
Synthetic perpetuals democratize access to pre-IPO valuations, but they introduce speculative risks and regulatory uncertainties for retail traders. The post Aster launches OpenAI pre-IPO perpetual with 5x leverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:08:52 AM
European Central Bank warns of risks in private credit markets
The ECB's warning highlights potential systemic risks, urging enhanced oversight to prevent private credit market stress from impacting broader financial stability. The post European Central Bank warns of risks in private credit markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:06:21 AM
Bitcoin price faces Iran shock as BTC volume crashes 81%
Bitcoin price hovered near $76,591 as spot volume fell 81% since Oct. 2025, with Iran tensions, weak network activity, and funding rates in focus.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 8:04:53 AM
S&P 500 After the Oil Spike: Can Stocks Hold Gains as Middle East Risk Returns?
Rising oil and renewed geopolitical pressure test the S&P 500’s rally as investors weigh inflation, earnings, yields and risk appetite.
By Andrei Popescu 5/26/2026, 8:04:02 AM
Lido EarnUSD: Why Stablecoin Yield Products Are Moving Beyond Staking
Lido’s stablecoin yield push shows how DeFi is shifting from simple staking into managed vaults, risk routing and automated income products.
By Sophia Bennett 5/26/2026, 8:03:05 AM
ONDO price drops 4% as community mourns Nathan Allman’s death
Ondo Finance token is down 4% after Nathan Allman’s death announcement. Ian De Bode officially takes over as Ondo Finance CEO. Ondo TVL holds above $2.67 billion amid market uncertainty. ONDO token fell nearly 4% over the past 24 hours after news emerged that Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman had passed away unexpectedly. The token […] The post...
By Charles Thuo 5/26/2026, 8:01:53 AM
Polymarket Faces Ban In Indonesia Amid Growing Global Crackdown
Amid the global crackdown on online gambling and prediction markets, Indonesia has joined the list of jurisdictions imposing restrictions on Polymarket and similar platforms after a bet on the President’s term drew online attention. Related Reading: Crypto Payments Go Autonomous As AI Agents Execute 176M Transactions Indonesia Blocks Access To...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/26/2026, 8:00:19 AM
Dogecoin Must Hold This Level To Avoid Drop To $0.088, Analyst Says
A crypto analyst has pointed out how Dogecoin might have to hold above $0.1020 to avoid a retest of a Parallel Channel’s lower level. Dogecoin Could Be Following A Parallel Channel In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a support region that Dogecoin is retesting right now. The region in question includes two lines: a simple...
By Keshav Verma 5/26/2026, 8:00:18 AM
Ethereum’s CROPS Mandate: Why Privacy Is Becoming DeFi’s Next Test
Ethereum’s focus on censorship resistance, openness, privacy and security could reshape DeFi design, wallets, apps and protocol risk.
By Ethan Caldwell 5/26/2026, 8:00:16 AM
XRP’s Price Enters FUD Zone as ETF Inflows Explode: Is a Rebound Coming?
Data suggests that extreme XRP hype often appeared near local tops, while deep fear historically created rebound opportunities afterward.
By Chayanika Deka 5/26/2026, 7:49:15 AM
Kelp DAO reopens full rsETH functionality after cross-chain exploit
Kelp DAO has completed the operational phase of its rsETH recovery plan more than five weeks after the Ethereum liquid staking protocol lost $293 million in a hack that investigators linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. According to a Monday…
By Rony Roy 5/26/2026, 7:45:53 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: Retail interest wanes as downside breakout looms
Pi Network (PI) is under intense selling pressure, crossing below $0.15000 at press time on Tuesday.
By N/A 5/26/2026, 7:45:00 AM
List of Top Altcoins To Buy Now
The post List of Top Altcoins To Buy Now appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Amid Bitcoin price weakness, macro headlines, and global tensions, several altcoins have slipped into the green zone. According to experts, this early strength is often how altcoin cycles begin, with fundamentally strong projects moving first before broader market...
By Debashree Patra 5/26/2026, 7:44:15 AM
Hoskinson: XRP is Better Than Tether
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has offered a surprising endorsement of XRP, praising it as a superior "Web2.5 product" compared to centralized stablecoins like Tether and Circle.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/26/2026, 7:43:48 AM
10 Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 in May 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum highlight just how significantly the crypto market can evolve over time. Once valued at less than a dollar, they now trade at $76,557.68 and $2,092.78, demonstrating how adoption, scale, and growing market maturity can drive substantial shifts in value. However, price alone is rarely a reliable measure of future potential....
By N/A 5/26/2026, 7:40:44 AM
Malaysia imposes 10% import duty on gold bar shipments, breaking its duty-free tradition
Malaysia's new gold import duty could weaken its competitive edge in Islamic finance, pushing investors towards alternative gold investments. The post Malaysia imposes 10% import duty on gold bar shipments, breaking its duty-free tradition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 7:40:18 AM
Hyperliquid Launches First Prediction Market, HYPE Price Surge
The post Hyperliquid Launches First Prediction Market, HYPE Price Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid has officially entered the prediction market space with the launch of canonical outcome markets tied to real-world events. The new feature allows users to trade on economic data, major news events, and other real-world...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/26/2026, 7:39:09 AM
China cuts one-year policy loan interest rate to record low as economy shows cracks
China's rate cut may boost risk assets and digital markets, but sustained easing could reveal deeper economic challenges ahead. The post China cuts one-year policy loan interest rate to record low as economy shows cracks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 7:39:04 AM
China cuts one-year policy loan rate to record low, signaling renewed push to revive growth
China's rate cut may boost risk assets and digital markets, but sustained easing could reveal deeper economic challenges ahead. The post China cuts one-year policy loan rate to record low, signaling renewed push to revive growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 7:31:14 AM
Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%
The statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the low adoption of these cards in the Russian Federation, which stands at less than 17%. Mir Cards and other payments have substituted Mastercard and Visa. Mastercard and Visa Card Adoption Falls Under 17% in Russia While […]
By Sergio Goschenko 5/26/2026, 7:30:10 AM
Marco Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US strikes on missile sites
The potential Iran deal highlights the complex interplay between military actions and diplomatic negotiations, impacting global energy and crypto markets. The post Marco Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US strikes on missile sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 7:21:51 AM
Bitcoin volatility falls to nine-month low amid subdued trading
Low Bitcoin volatility may signal a potential market shift, offering investors cheaper options and a chance to anticipate future trends. The post Bitcoin volatility falls to nine-month low amid subdued trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 7:11:57 AM
AI agents must be treated as untrusted systems: Researchers
AI agents are becoming increasingly popular among crypto users, with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicting that billions of AI agents will be operating within five years.
By Stephen Katte 5/26/2026, 7:11:26 AM
Chainlink Whale Wallets Hit Record Highs—Here’s When the LINK Price Rally Could Begin
The post Chainlink Whale Wallets Hit Record Highs—Here’s When the LINK Price Rally Could Begin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink continues to stand out as one of the fundamentally strongest projects in the crypto markets, despite its underwhelming price performance. The protocol has consistently expanded its footprint across the...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/26/2026, 7:10:51 AM
Ethereum price at $2,100 as Vitalik denies selling: rebound next?
Ethereum held near $2,100 as Vitalik denied selling ETH, while analysts watched $1,850 support, $2,400 resistance, and lower volatility now.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 7:08:11 AM
Uniswap phishing campaign on Google ads nets attackers over $400k
Crypto users have continued losing funds to phishing campaigns promoted through Google Ads, with attackers now using fake Uniswap websites to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting wallet holders. According to on-chain analyst “b-block,” a malicious website impersonating…
By Rony Roy 5/26/2026, 7:06:25 AM
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson Predicts S&P 500 Will Soar to 8,300 in Next 12 Months
The chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley believes that any S&P 500 pullback is an opportunity to load up on equities, predicting that the index will shatter the 8,300 level in the coming months. In Morgan Stanley’s Thoughts on the Market podcast, Mike Wilson says the US is now in a rolling recovery, and the […] The post Morgan Stanley’s Mike...
By Henry Kanapi 5/26/2026, 7:04:17 AM
Radiology Firm Breached, Exposing the Personal Data of 266,183 Individuals – ID Numbers, Financial Info and Health Data at Risk
Bad actors compromised the network of a Virginia-based radiology firm, placing the data of 266,183 people at risk. Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR) disclosed the breach to a slew of government regulators last week. The firm discovered the incident in April, but the actual hack occurred back in July 2025. RAR wasn’t entirely clear on […] The...
By Conor Devitt 5/26/2026, 7:01:14 AM
No Bitcoin Buy This Monday: Strategy Opts For Bonds Instead
Michael Saylor has confirmed that Bitcoin treasury company Strategy skipped out on Bitcoin accumulation this week, opting to buy bonds instead. Strategy Has Paused Bitcoin Accumulation For Now In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor revealed that the company didn’t buy Bitcoin during the past week. This post was the […]
By Keshav Verma 5/26/2026, 7:00:41 AM
Ethereum Price Roadmap For The Rest Of 2026: Bull, Base, And Bear Scenarios Unpacked
Ethereum (ETH) has struggled through the first quarter of the year and the opening stretch of the second, but it has managed to hold a crucial line near the $2,000 mark. A new report from market expert Sam Daodu breaks down three potential paths for ETH for the remainder of 2026, with each scenario tied to catalysts that could push the network’s...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/26/2026, 7:00:16 AM
Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in May 2026
Crypto assets are reshaping how we interact with money, unlocking access to global markets, enabling long-term wealth creation, and introducing financial systems that extend beyond traditional banking. For newcomers, however, the rapid pace of innovation and unfamiliar terminology can make the space feel difficult to navigate at first. This guide...
By N/A 5/26/2026, 6:50:19 AM
Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Dies, Ian De Bode Appointed CEO
The post Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Dies, Ian De Bode Appointed CEO appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ondo Finance announced the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman, calling him a key force behind the company’s mission to build a more open financial system. The firm also confirmed that longtime president Ian De Bode will take...
By Qadir AK 5/26/2026, 6:48:02 AM
Hyperliquid Launches Validator-Backed Prediction Markets for Real-World Events
The post Hyperliquid Launches Validator-Backed Prediction Markets for Real-World Events appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid has introduced canonical prediction markets tied to offchain events, allowing users to trade on real-world outcomes directly on-chain. The markets are created through automated newsfeed software operated by...
By Qadir AK 5/26/2026, 6:46:15 AM
Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with macro outcome bets
The decentralized exchange’s new HIP-4 product lets traders bet on offchain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions, using validators rather than UMA-style external dispute resolution.
By Sam Reynolds 5/26/2026, 6:44:36 AM
SK Hynix unveils iHBM integrated cooling for next-gen HBM products
SK Hynix's iHBM innovation could redefine AI infrastructure efficiency, pressuring competitors to enhance thermal solutions in the HBM market. The post SK Hynix unveils iHBM integrated cooling for next-gen HBM products appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 6:44:32 AM
Bitcoin Stalls as ETF Outflows and Iran Deal Speculation Shake Crypto Markets
Bitcoin traded near $76,900 as spot BTC ETFs lost $1.26 billion in a week, while XRP, Solana and HYPE funds drew inflows in a rotation trade amid Iran deal uncertainty. The post Bitcoin Stalls as ETF Outflows and Iran Deal Speculation Shake Crypto Markets appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/26/2026, 6:42:27 AM
Scammers make $400K through fake Uniswap ads on Google
A blockchain analyst has warned that malicious phishing advertisements impersonating Uniswap have appeared on Google Search, which has netted attackers at least $400,000.
By Martin Young 5/26/2026, 6:41:30 AM
Fake Uniswap Google Ads Steal Over $400K in Crypto Phishing Scam
The post Fake Uniswap Google Ads Steal Over $400K in Crypto Phishing Scam appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto scammers have stolen at least $400,000 through fake Uniswap Google ads that redirected users to phishing websites designed to drain wallets. On-chain analyst b-block said attackers used sponsored search results to impersonate...
By Qadir AK 5/26/2026, 6:40:56 AM
Gold slips as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices and stoke inflation fears
Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions may prolong inflation, influencing central bank policies and impacting investment strategies. The post Gold slips as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices and stoke inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 6:34:50 AM
Oil rises over 2% as US strikes in Iran dampen peace deal hopes
Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could tighten global liquidity, impacting inflation, monetary policy, and risk asset markets. The post Oil rises over 2% as US strikes in Iran dampen peace deal hopes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 6:31:31 AM