South Korean government faces pressure as crypto tax petition surpasses 52,000 signatures
The petition's momentum highlights generational economic discontent, potentially influencing broader policy debates on fairness and taxation. The post South Korean government faces pressure as crypto tax petition surpasses 52,000 signatures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 11:21:39 AM
It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin marks time
Your day-ahead look for May 21, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 5/21/2026, 11:21:25 AM
Samsung Electronics reaches union deal, averts chip strike as KOSPI jumps 8%
Samsung's union deal stabilizes chip production, crucial for global AI supply chains, but sets a precedent for future labor negotiations. The post Samsung Electronics reaches union deal, averts chip strike as KOSPI jumps 8% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 11:20:42 AM
Bitcoin price to get a macro boost as BofA says tariff refunds could cool inflation
The tariff refund trade has moved from court hypothesis to Treasury accounting, and the macro picture looks more consequential than traders initially framed it, with traders increasingly watching whether the process can improve Bitcoin price's macro outlook. The US Customs and Border Protection had processed $35.46 billion in tariff refunds as of...
By Gino Matos 5/21/2026, 11:19:50 AM
Fetch.AI simplifies agent stack with ASI:One and uAgents framework
Fetch.AI's streamlined tools could accelerate decentralized AI agent development, enhancing cross-chain interoperability and ecosystem growth. The post Fetch.AI simplifies agent stack with ASI:One and uAgents framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 11:18:57 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) adds $5 billion in value after explosive 50% rally
HYPE, the token of the decentralized blockchain and cryptocurrency exchange Hyperliquid, has been going against the wider digital assets grain … Continue reading The post Hyperliquid (HYPE) adds $5 billion in value after explosive 50% rally appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 5/21/2026, 11:18:11 AM
India’s Parliament Calls ZebPay, WazirX & Binance to Discuss Crypto’s Future
India’s Parliament formally consulted Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay on May 20, 2026, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward a structured crypto regulatory framework. The discussions centred on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), taxation, investor protection, and the outcome. This could directly affect millions of Indians trading in crypto....
By N/A 5/21/2026, 11:03:45 AM
$100,318,353 XRP Transfer Between Unknown Wallets Draws Market Attention
$100 million XRP transaction catches crypto market attention as unknown wallets activate.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/21/2026, 11:00:47 AM
HYPE Soars 55% in a Week, Hyperliquid ETFs Net $25M
Hyperliquid jumps on ETF inflows, whale accumulation, and rising derivatives activity across on-chain markets. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/21/2026, 11:00:00 AM
IBM and US Commerce Department unveil first purpose-built quantum foundry with $1B support
The quantum foundry's development accelerates the need for blockchain protocols to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography, impacting global tech dynamics. The post IBM and US Commerce Department unveil first purpose-built quantum foundry with $1B support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:54:50 AM
China cabinet discusses draft revision to central bank law, signaling sweeping financial overhaul
China's financial overhaul aims to enhance regulatory stability, potentially boosting investor confidence but posing execution challenges. The post China cabinet discusses draft revision to central bank law, signaling sweeping financial overhaul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:54:44 AM
The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry
Deribit’s bitcoin open interest has overtaken BlackRock’s IBIT as traders brace for a showdown between $75K max pain and $80K call positioning.
By James Van Straten 5/21/2026, 10:53:05 AM
HYPE leads crypto rebound as traders position for volatility breakout
Bitcoin and ether stabilized as derivatives activity rebounded, HYPE rose for a fifth straight day and options traders positioned for a breakout.
By Oliver Knight 5/21/2026, 10:52:57 AM
BingX shows robust 66% growth YoY in CoinGecko perpetuals report
BingX recorded 565 new perpetual listings since 2025, averaging 35 new contracts monthly. The report identified BingX as having one of the strongest market share growth trajectories. BingX led in new listings of AI-related assets. BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced a partnership with CoinGecko for the...
By Collaborations 5/21/2026, 10:52:16 AM
Trump plans to speak with Taiwan’s president about $14B arms sale, risking China’s anger
Heightened US-Taiwan ties could destabilize global markets, impacting semiconductors and crypto, while escalating US-China tensions. The post Trump plans to speak with Taiwan’s president about $14B arms sale, risking China’s anger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:49:22 AM
US government awards $2B to quantum computing firms, including IBM
The US government's investment in quantum computing signals a strategic shift towards technological dominance, impacting global security and innovation. The post US government awards $2B to quantum computing firms, including IBM appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:47:04 AM
China’s State Council moves to revise central bank law in sweeping financial overhaul
China's financial overhaul aims to enhance regulatory stability, potentially boosting investor confidence but posing execution challenges. The post China’s State Council moves to revise central bank law in sweeping financial overhaul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:42:00 AM
Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 as $661 Million in Positions Get Wiped and Early Buyers Move to Presale Entries
The post Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 as $661 Million in Positions Get Wiped and Early Buyers Move to Presale Entries appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The biggest crypto news today is a selloff that pushed Bitcoin below $77,000 while more than $661 million in leveraged positions were wiped out in 24 hours as rising Iran tensions sent oil...
By PR Manager 5/21/2026, 10:41:51 AM
Bitcoin Breaks Back Into Descending Channel: Is the Next Move Upwards?
With US/Iran peace talks right on “the borderline” according to President Trump, financial markets are also at a crossroads. If a deal can be struck and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, most financial assets could surge. On the other hand, if a deal falls through and hostilities break out again, the U.S. stock market, and Bitcoin, could be...
By Laurie Dunn 5/21/2026, 10:37:05 AM
Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus, escalating NATO tensions
The nuclear escalation complicates diplomatic efforts, reducing peace prospects and increasing geopolitical instability in Eastern Europe. The post Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus, escalating NATO tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 10:36:50 AM
Reserve Bank of India revives pre-market intervention to support rupee
RBI's pre-market intervention highlights the delicate balance between stabilizing the rupee and managing inflation, impacting global investors. The post Reserve Bank of India revives pre-market intervention to support rupee appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:35:41 AM
Iran keeps near-weapons-grade uranium, complicates US nuclear deal talks
Iran's uranium decision heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to renewed sanctions and complicating future diplomatic efforts. The post Iran keeps near-weapons-grade uranium, complicates US nuclear deal talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 10:31:16 AM
Qivalis Adds 25 Banks as Europe Pushes Euro Stablecoin Infrastructure
25 additional banks have joined Qivalis, a European stablecoin initiative now backed by 37 financial institutions across 15 countries. The project reflects growing efforts by European lenders to build blockchain-based payment infrastructure independent of U.S.-dominated networks. European Banks Expand Qivalis to 37 Members Across 15 Countries A...
By Emmanuel Musa 5/21/2026, 10:30:14 AM
Fantasy Top to shut down, says trading card model was never built for crypto
Fantasy Top's closure highlights the need for crypto gaming to innovate beyond traditional models, focusing on unique user behaviors and incentives. The post Fantasy Top to shut down, says trading card model was never built for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:27:37 AM
Zcash (ZEC) Prints 100% Volume Surge, Joining Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Toncoin (TON) as Strongest Bear Market Assets
Zcash is printing a huge surge in trading volume, which reflects its placement on the market as one of the strongest assets in bear market.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/21/2026, 10:25:00 AM
UK strikes £3.7B trade deal with Gulf Cooperation Council, opening doors for fintech and digital assets
The UK-GCC trade deal enhances fintech collaboration, potentially boosting digital asset markets but raises human rights compliance issues. The post UK strikes £3.7B trade deal with Gulf Cooperation Council, opening doors for fintech and digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:23:34 AM
CME Group reports $63B in notional trading volume for XRP futures in first year
CME's XRP futures success highlights growing institutional interest in regulated crypto products, potentially reshaping market dynamics. The post CME Group reports $63B in notional trading volume for XRP futures in first year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:23:16 AM
US to award $2B to quantum computing firms, takes equity stakes
The US government's equity stakes in quantum firms could accelerate tech development, impacting cryptography and national security dynamics. The post US to award $2B to quantum computing firms, takes equity stakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:22:36 AM
Binance Launches First-Ever SpaceX Pre-IPO Futures Product
The post Binance Launches First-Ever SpaceX Pre-IPO Futures Product appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance has introduced the world’s first pre-IPO futures contract tied to SpaceX, allowing traders to speculate on the company’s valuation before any public listing. The SPCXUSDT perpetual contract is settled in USDT and reflects market...
By Qadir AK 5/21/2026, 10:21:42 AM
Activist investors press Amazon, Google, Meta on AI energy use and climate goals
Activist investor pressure on Big Tech's AI energy use could reshape regulatory landscapes, financial risks, and ESG investment dynamics. The post Activist investors press Amazon, Google, Meta on AI energy use and climate goals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:19:49 AM
Ripple Prime CEO backs EDX deal as XRP stays offstage
Ripple Prime’s EDX deal gives institutions spot and futures access, with RLUSD planned for settlement while XRP stays out of the main pitch.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/21/2026, 10:17:39 AM
OSL Strengthens Asia’s Digital Asset Ecosystem with Listing of State-Supervised Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 21st May 2026, Chainwire The post OSL Strengthens Asia’s Digital Asset Ecosystem with Listing of State-Supervised Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 5/21/2026, 10:17:38 AM
RWA market surpasses $38B as institutions move on-chain
The rapid growth of tokenized real-world assets signals a transformative shift in finance, challenging traditional systems and reshaping blockchain's role. The post RWA market surpasses $38B as institutions move on-chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:16:32 AM
Iran war accelerates depletion of global oil stocks ahead of travel season
The Iran conflict's impact on oil supply could trigger prolonged inflation, affecting global markets, consumer spending, and monetary policy. The post Iran war accelerates depletion of global oil stocks ahead of travel season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 10:15:07 AM
CME Says XRP Futures Hit $63 Billion in First-Year Trading
The post CME Says XRP Futures Hit $63 Billion in First-Year Trading appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News CME Group revealed that its XRP futures products generated nearly $63 billion in notional trading volume within their first year. More than 1.3 million contracts were traded through May 15, highlighting strong market participation. The...
By Qadir AK 5/21/2026, 10:14:55 AM
What Bitcoin Pizza Day Reveals About BTC’s Rise as an Asset
Contrast the casual bartering of May 22, 2010, with the highly sophisticated financial environment of May 2026. Laszlo Hanyecz’s famous 10,000 BTC transaction was widely mocked for years as a foolish trade. It actually established the very first real-world pricing benchmark for an entirely new asset class. Today, the economic landscape looks...
By Livine Sanchez 5/21/2026, 9:58:19 AM
Cardano’s May 29 hard fork vote brings ADA’s DeFi weakness into view
Cardano's next hard fork is arriving at a moment when crypto markets no longer reward blockchains for roadmap promises alone, especially as ADA price performance increasingly tracks real developer and DeFi activity. Protocol Version 11, known as Van Rossem, is already live on the Preview testnet and targets a mainnet governance action submission...
By Gino Matos 5/21/2026, 9:54:31 AM
Crypto whale bets $224,000 on XRP price stability through June
A major bet on XRP's price stability suggests market maturity and potential equilibrium, challenging the crypto market's volatility norms. The post Crypto whale bets $224,000 on XRP price stability through June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 9:47:57 AM
European Commission cuts EU growth forecast to 1.1% amid Middle East conflict
The EU's downgraded growth forecast highlights vulnerabilities to energy shocks, potentially spurring shifts in fiscal policy and crypto markets. The post European Commission cuts EU growth forecast to 1.1% amid Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 9:42:38 AM
Near Protocol and Bittensor Price Forecast: AI tokens extend rally on NVIDIA's earnings beat
Near Protocol (NEAR) and Bittensor (TAO) extend gains on Thursday, likely driven by AI chip manufacturer NVIDIA's record-breaking $58.3 billion in profits last quarter. The technical outlook for NEAR and TAO is cautiously optimistic as their news-driven rally approaches crucial resistance levels.
By N/A 5/21/2026, 9:40:49 AM
Jefferies bullish on Arm, sees $290 price target amid strong Vera demand
Arm's growing role in AI infrastructure could significantly boost its market share and revenue, but valuation and dependency risks remain. The post Jefferies bullish on Arm, sees $290 price target amid strong Vera demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 9:38:37 AM
Eurozone business activity hits 31-month low amid recession fears
Eurozone's economic slowdown could strengthen the US dollar, impacting global markets and increasing volatility in crypto investments. The post Eurozone business activity hits 31-month low amid recession fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 9:35:36 AM
A crypto whale has made a $224,000 bet that XRP's price stays perfectly flat through June
The trader collected about $224,500 in premiums and will keep the full amount if XRP remains close to $1.40.
By Omkar Godbole 5/21/2026, 9:34:48 AM
Top Altcoins to Buy Before the CLARITY Act Vote
The post Top Altcoins to Buy Before the CLARITY Act Vote appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The upcoming U.S. CLARITY Act vote is becoming one of the biggest events for the crypto market in 2026, as many investors believe the bill could bring clearer rules and attract more money into Bitcoin and altcoins. Recently, Altcoin Daily noted that...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/21/2026, 9:34:19 AM
Bitpanda powers IG Europe’s next crypto expansion
IG will use Bitpanda’s infrastructure to expand crypto trading across Europe after its UK rollout and rising client demand.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/21/2026, 9:34:16 AM
Washington Moves To Review Crypto Tax Rules With New IRS Study Bill
Kraken sent 56 million tax forms to the Internal Revenue Service last year. Nearly a third covered transactions worth less than a dollar. More than 75% were for trades under $50. Those numbers, cited by the crypto exchange last month, have added weight to a growing call in Congress to rethink how small digital asset transactions are taxed in the...
By Christian Encila 5/21/2026, 9:30:34 AM
Evernorth Says RLUSD Is Not An XRP Killer: Here’s Why
Evernorth Chief Business Officer Sagar Shah has pushed back on the idea that Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD could replace XRP, arguing that the two assets are designed for different roles in on-chain finance. In a May 20 blog post, Shah said RLUSD can serve as a high-quality digital dollar, while XRP remains the neutral routing […]
By Jake Simmons 5/21/2026, 9:30:33 AM
Does Vitalik Buterin Even Care About ETH’s Price? Ethereum Community Member and Longtime Holder Says Yes
A prominent Ether community figure has challenged the widespread view that Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation are unconcerned about ETH’s price.
By Olivia Brooke 5/21/2026, 9:30:25 AM
Trust Wallet integrates Binance x402 for autonomous AI agent payments
The integration could revolutionize digital economies by enabling autonomous AI transactions, potentially reshaping machine-to-machine commerce. The post Trust Wallet integrates Binance x402 for autonomous AI agent payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 9:28:18 AM
ZEC Hits $686 Amid $28M Liquidations as Analyst Warn of Coordinated Squeeze
The privacy coin Zcash jumped over 17% in six hours, hitting a new year-to-date high on May 20. The rally pushed its monthly gains past 90% and its market capitalization over the $11 billion threshold, eclipsing rival monero. Zcash Hits New YTD High Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged to a new year-to-date high on May […]
By Terence Zimwara 5/21/2026, 9:25:26 AM