Why JPMorgan says tokenized funds can’t beat stablecoins
JPMorgan says tokenized funds make up just 5% of the stablecoin market despite offering higher yield. JPMorgan published a report on May 21 finding tokenized funds account for just 5% of total stablecoin market supply despite offering higher yield. The…
By Peace Longe 5/21/2026, 8:23:35 PM
OpenAI’s ChatGPT drives surge in AI-generated content across books, lawsuits, and science
The rise in AI-generated content challenges originality, complicates legal and academic integrity, and raises unresolved copyright issues. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT drives surge in AI-generated content across books, lawsuits, and science appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:20:58 PM
Hyperliquid introduces HIP-4 to bring prediction markets into its trading ecosystem
HIP-4's integration into Hyperliquid's ecosystem enhances capital efficiency and could attract diverse traders, boosting platform activity and HYPE value. The post Hyperliquid introduces HIP-4 to bring prediction markets into its trading ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:20:53 PM
Nvidia concedes China’s AI chip market to Huawei, says CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's retreat from China's AI chip market may spur innovation and investment in China's tech sector, altering global AI dynamics. The post Nvidia concedes China’s AI chip market to Huawei, says CEO Jensen Huang appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:20:39 PM
BitGo adds Lightning Network support for institutional clients through Voltage partnership
The integration of Lightning Network by BitGo and Voltage could accelerate institutional crypto adoption by reducing transaction costs and time. The post BitGo adds Lightning Network support for institutional clients through Voltage partnership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:14:47 PM
World Liberty Financial rebound gives dormant WLFI holders an exit as AI Financial warns of survival risk
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token is facing renewed scrutiny as the Donald Trump family-backed crypto project tries to rebuild demand and confidence after its recent slide to an all-time low. World Liberty Financial has responded with WLFI token burns, exchange integrations, and rewards programs tied to its USD1 stablecoin, a campaign aimed at...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/21/2026, 8:10:45 PM
Republicans raise $939M for 2026 midterms, tripling Democrats’ funds
The Republican fundraising lead may reshape the 2026 midterms, challenging Democratic strategies and influencing legislative control dynamics. The post Republicans raise $939M for 2026 midterms, tripling Democrats’ funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 8:10:21 PM
Rubio warns Iran’s Hormuz tolling system would kill diplomatic deal as Tehran collects fees in Bitcoin and USDT
Iran's use of digital currencies for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz challenges global diplomacy, impacts energy prices, and pressures crypto regulation. The post Rubio warns Iran’s Hormuz tolling system would kill diplomatic deal as Tehran collects fees in Bitcoin and USDT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:09:05 PM
Colosseum launches product directory for record-breaking Solana Frontier Hackathon
The new product directory enhances visibility and accessibility for Solana projects, potentially accelerating innovation and investment in the ecosystem. The post Colosseum launches product directory for record-breaking Solana Frontier Hackathon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:08:09 PM
Kraken launches AVAX staking, offering up to 10% APY
Kraken's AVAX staking could boost user engagement and ecosystem growth, but investors must weigh convenience against potential centralized risks. The post Kraken launches AVAX staking, offering up to 10% APY appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:05:31 PM
Moonpay Acquires Decent to Power Institutional Onchain Execution Across 200 Chains
Moonpay has launched Moonpay Trade, a cross-chain execution platform that gives financial institutions and enterprises access to more than 200 blockchains and protocols through a single API integration, the company explained in the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News. Moonpay Trade Launches With Cross-Chain Access to 200+ Protocols for Banks...
By Jamie Redman 5/21/2026, 8:05:23 PM
GitHub struggles for survival amid outages and leadership turmoil, and crypto developers are caught in the crossfire
GitHub's instability threatens crypto project timelines, potentially impacting token valuations and prompting shifts to alternative platforms. The post GitHub struggles for survival amid outages and leadership turmoil, and crypto developers are caught in the crossfire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:04:47 PM
Trump vows US will retrieve, likely destroy Iran’s uranium stockpile
Escalating US-Iran tensions could reshape nuclear diplomacy, impacting global non-proliferation efforts and regional geopolitical stability. The post Trump vows US will retrieve, likely destroy Iran’s uranium stockpile appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 8:03:02 PM
Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.51%, highest since late August 2025
Rising mortgage rates could strain household budgets, reducing disposable income and impacting investments in risk assets like crypto. The post Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.51%, highest since late August 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:03:01 PM
Federal Reserve seeks public comment on fintech payment access, opening the door for crypto firms
The Fed's move could democratize payment systems, potentially reshaping financial landscapes by integrating fintech and crypto firms more directly. The post Federal Reserve seeks public comment on fintech payment access, opening the door for crypto firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 8:00:19 PM
CLEAR collapses 48% as Everclear shuts down protocol
Everclear’s announcement of a full operational wind-down sent CLEAR sharply lower in the latest session. Everclear, the cross chain clearing and settlement network backed by firms including Pantera Capital and Polychain, said it is winding down all operations after failing…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Whales Take the Driver’s Seat, Controlling 67% of Cardano as ADA’s Academic Model Gains Praise
The prominence of Cardano whales is hard to ignore, as these large players control 67% of the network’s total supply.
By Brian Njuguna 5/21/2026, 7:54:42 PM
WLFI Holders Dump 1.8B Tokens in Record Profit Event
"Age consumed" hit a record 17.4T, showing that long-dormant WLFI supply moved suddenly on-chain after Binance's USD1/BTC listing.
By Wayne Jones 5/21/2026, 7:51:47 PM
OpenAI tops Anthropic revenue by $1 billion in first quarter even as user growth stalls
OpenAI beat Anthropic by $1B in Q1 revenue, but stalled user growth, losses, and Anthropics SpaceX deal complicate the AI IPO race. The post OpenAI tops Anthropic revenue by $1 billion in first quarter even as user growth stalls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 7:45:49 PM
Shiba Inu Poised for “Full Send Mode” Breakout If This Crucial Resistance Is Cleared, According to Analyst
A widely followed market pundit believes Shiba Inu (SHIB) could be on the verge of a high-momentum breakout, but only if a key resistance level is decisively breached.
By Brenda Ngari 5/21/2026, 7:42:37 PM
Irish authorities recover another 500 Bitcoin from drug dealer Clifton Collins, totaling 1,000 BTC worth $73M this year
The recovery highlights enhanced law enforcement capabilities in crypto, reinforcing the legitimacy and security of regulated custody solutions. The post Irish authorities recover another 500 Bitcoin from drug dealer Clifton Collins, totaling 1,000 BTC worth $73M this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:34:24 PM
Ethereum Foundation faces calls for new $1B price-focused organization
The proposed $1B organization could shift Ethereum's focus towards financial growth, risking fragmentation and conflicting priorities within the ecosystem. The post Ethereum Foundation faces calls for new $1B price-focused organization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:32:46 PM
Copper Adds Support for Ripple's RLUSD
Digital asset infrastructure provider Copper has officially integrated Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, into its Stablecoin Rewards Program.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/21/2026, 7:29:42 PM
XRP Framed as ‘Institutional Era’ Play, Not Moonshot Lottery Ticket
Zack Humphries argues that XRP is less a moonshot lottery ticket and more of a long-term bet on institutional-grade infras. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/21/2026, 7:29:00 PM
Bank of England’s Bailey warns AI benefits may take time to emerge
AI's transformative economic impact may be delayed, necessitating cautious investment strategies and awareness of systemic financial risks. The post Bank of England’s Bailey warns AI benefits may take time to emerge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:29:00 PM
Nvidia’s data center revenue reaches $62.3B, outpacing rivals
Nvidia's data center revenue surge underscores the accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, setting a high benchmark for industry competitors. The post Nvidia’s data center revenue reaches $62.3B, outpacing rivals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:28:04 PM
Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising geopolitical risk for crypto markets
Increased military cooperation between Russia and Belarus heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing Eastern European crypto markets. The post Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising geopolitical risk for crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:28:02 PM
Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising energy and crypto mining questions
The military drills could exacerbate regional energy volatility, impacting crypto mining profitability and potentially triggering economic sanctions. The post Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising energy and crypto mining questions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:23:32 PM
White House delays ceremony for Trump to sign AI executive order
The delay in signing the AI executive order creates uncertainty for tech companies, potentially hindering strategic planning and compliance efforts. The post White House delays ceremony for Trump to sign AI executive order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:23:31 PM
Iran says US proposal narrows gaps in ceasefire negotiations, and crypto markets are paying attention
The narrowing gaps in US-Iran talks could ease geopolitical tensions, impacting crypto volatility and highlighting regulatory challenges. The post Iran says US proposal narrows gaps in ceasefire negotiations, and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:18:52 PM
Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job displacement
California's proactive AI job displacement strategy highlights the need for systemic workforce adaptation, influencing global economic policies. The post Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job displacement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:17:22 PM
Kawasaki Heavy Industries partners with Nvidia to open US robotics center in San Jose
The collaboration could accelerate AI-driven robotics innovation, enhance talent acquisition, and strengthen US-Japan tech partnerships. The post Kawasaki Heavy Industries partners with Nvidia to open US robotics center in San Jose appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:17:20 PM
Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.
By Olivier Acuna 5/21/2026, 7:10:03 PM
Pi Network News: Nicolas Kokkalis Reveals How Pi’s Architecture Solves the Human Versus Bot Crisis
The post Pi Network News: Nicolas Kokkalis Reveals How Pi’s Architecture Solves the Human Versus Bot Crisis appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News At Consensus 2026, Pi Network co-founder Nicolas Kokkalis stepped onto one of the most consequential panels of the conference. The subject was not price. It was not tokenomics. It was the question...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/21/2026, 7:07:37 PM
US lawmakers push new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve act to secure $25 billion federal stash
A renewed push to solidify the United States’ foothold in the digital asset market emerged Thursday as lawmakers unveiled legislation to establish a formal strategic Bitcoin reserve and consolidate the federal government's multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency stockpile. Spearheaded by Representative Nick Begich, the American Reserve Modernization...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/21/2026, 7:05:23 PM
Sui Eliminates Crypto’s Biggest Friction Point with Gasless Stablecoin Transfers
Already implemented in SUI’s mainnet, the feature allows users to send any amount of funds held in stablecoins without paying fees. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, qualified this milestone as a game-changer and stated that traditional networks could become obsolete. Sui Launches New Gasless Stablecoin Payments Targeting...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/21/2026, 7:05:05 PM
The Future of Web3 May Depend on User Retention, Not Hype
For years, much of the cryptocurrency industry was built around one primary force: attention. Projects competed for visibility through hype cycles, speculative momentum, viral narratives, and short-term market excitement. In many cases, community growth depended heavily on price action rather than long-term ecosystem engagement.
By Crypto Daily 5/21/2026, 7:03:51 PM
Kraken secures Dubai approval to expand crypto services in the UAE
Kraken parent Payward secured Dubai VARA approval to offer UAE clients spot, margin, OTC, staking, AED funding, and Prime services. The post Kraken secures Dubai approval to expand crypto services in the UAE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 7:03:48 PM
Chainlink Continues Leading The Oracle Economy With SVR Expansion — What To Know
Chainlink continues to strengthen its dominance within the oracle economy as adoption of its Smart Value Recapture (SVR) solution accelerates across the DeFi ecosystem. With decentralized finance increasingly reliant on accurate, secure, and tamper-resistant data feeds, Chainlink remains at the center of this infrastructure layer, powering a...
By Godspower Owie 5/21/2026, 7:00:46 PM
Solana treasury firm Solmate raises $11.4M in premium stock offering
Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure, a Solana-focused treasury and infrastructure company, has raised about $11.4 million via a registered direct offering of Class B common stock. According to Businesswire, Solmate Infrastructure is issuing a total of 2,298,000 shares of Class B common stock…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Higgsfield AI debuts fully AI-generated film ‘Hell Grind’ at Cannes
AI-driven filmmaking could revolutionize the industry by drastically reducing production costs, potentially reshaping economic models and accessibility. The post Higgsfield AI debuts fully AI-generated film ‘Hell Grind’ at Cannes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:54:06 PM
Bitwise allocates 10% of Hyperliquid ETF fees to HYPE purchases
Bitwise's strategy could enhance HYPE's market value and investor confidence, but exposes them to token volatility and cyclical revenue risks. The post Bitwise allocates 10% of Hyperliquid ETF fees to HYPE purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:53:40 PM
Trump administration seeks permanent trade war powers through Section 301
The administration's use of Section 301 could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting supply chains and increasing compliance burdens for tech sectors. The post Trump administration seeks permanent trade war powers through Section 301 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:53:07 PM
Privacy coins Zcash and QRL surge 25% on quantum fears
Privacy coins including Zcash and QRL jumped up to 25% on May 21 as quantum computing fears intensified. Privacy coins surged on May 21, with Zcash up roughly 7% and QRL jumping 25%. Qubitcoin and Starknet also gained as the…
By Peace Longe 5/21/2026, 6:51:28 PM
Mark Cuban calls Bitcoin a disappointment after dumping most of his holdings
Cuban's Bitcoin exit highlights the fragility of its hedge narrative, potentially weakening institutional confidence and shifting focus to Ethereum. The post Mark Cuban calls Bitcoin a disappointment after dumping most of his holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 6:47:46 PM
Fed rate cut before 2027 slips to 32.9% chance, lowest in months
The shift in rate cut expectations signals prolonged economic tightening, impacting asset valuations and investor strategies across markets. The post Fed rate cut before 2027 slips to 32.9% chance, lowest in months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:46:21 PM
Deribit Bitcoin options top BlackRock IBIT at $31.3B
Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit has reached $31.3 billion, overtaking BlackRock’s IBIT ahead of a $6.25 billion expiry. Deribit’s Bitcoin options open interest climbed to $31.3 billion on May 21, overtaking BlackRock’s IBIT at $27 billion. The reversal comes…
By Peace Longe 5/21/2026, 6:45:29 PM
Petition to scrap South Korea's crypto tax reaches 50K threshold
Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.
By Vince Quill 5/21/2026, 6:44:45 PM
Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,500 jobs, replace with AI by 2030
Standard Chartered's AI-driven job cuts highlight a broader trend of automation reshaping workforce dynamics and profitability strategies. The post Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,500 jobs, replace with AI by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:41:59 PM
Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war squeezes American consumers
Rising fuel costs due to geopolitical tensions may trigger a broader economic slowdown, impacting consumer spending and retail profits. The post Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war squeezes American consumers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:41:51 PM