Ripple’s XRP Rocketing to $100 Not Off the Table— Why This Pundit Puts Odds Above 1%
A fresh debate is emerging around XRP after an analyst suggested that a rocket surge to $100, while highly ambitious, cannot be completely ruled out.
By Brenda Ngari 5/6/2026, 8:16:52 PM
Ripple’s $12.5 Trillion Claim: How Does XRP Fit Into 13,000 Banks?
Ripple and XRP are now tied to a sweeping claim of 13,000 banking connections and $12.5 trillion in payment activity. The scale draws immediate attention and prompts closer examination of how XRP fits within a network this large and operates across such an extensive financial system. XRP And Ripple’s 13,000-Bank Reach: What Connects Them? The...
By Sandra White 5/6/2026, 8:00:45 PM
US, Iran edge toward war-ending memo as crypto watches risk trade
The White House believes it is “getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations,” Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two US officials…
By Andrew Folkler 5/6/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete tokenized Treasury pilot on XRP Ledger
Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple completed a tokenized Treasury pilot linking XRPL with interbank settlement rails. The post Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete tokenized Treasury pilot on XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 7:58:15 PM
Dave: Traditional finance professionals are flocking to crypto, institutional demand for Bitcoin is rising, and blockchain will transform finance in 3-7 years | The Wolf Of All Streets
Traditional finance professionals are flocking to crypto, signaling a major shift in industry dynamics. The post Dave: Traditional finance professionals are flocking to crypto, institutional demand for Bitcoin is rising, and blockchain will transform finance in 3-7 years | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/6/2026, 7:57:59 PM
Crypto-Native Operators Lead Canada’s Offshore iGaming Surge as World Cup Approaches
Crypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators...
By Luci Kelemen 5/6/2026, 7:54:16 PM
Cardano’s Hoskinson Officially Addresses Claims of Prioritizing Governance Over Scaling
Charles Hoskinson has pushed back against persistent criticism that Cardano’s leadership has prioritized governance over network scaling, calling the narrative misleading and frustrating. In a detailed post on X, the Input Output founder and Cardano architect stressed that scaling efforts began well before the Shelley era, with research dating...
By Olivia Brooke 5/6/2026, 7:52:54 PM
US, Iran near agreement to end conflict with one-page memorandum
The potential US-Iran agreement could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global markets and reducing immediate military threats. The post US, Iran near agreement to end conflict with one-page memorandum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 7:46:30 PM
After Disputing LayerZero Claims, KelpDAO Prepares Chainlink CCIP Migration
KelpDAO plans to adopt Chainlink CCIP after the massive exploit last month.
By Chayanika Deka 5/6/2026, 7:41:21 PM
Stablecoins Are Becoming Everyday Money In Europe, OKX Report
Centralized crypto exchange OKX has recorded positive growth in its card adoption across Europe. The digital asset card supports stablecoin spending in regulated markets and opens new use cases for retail holders. Groceries and Dining Tops Users Transactions OKX Card has bolstered stablecoin use across Europe, strengthening retail confidence in...
By Aliyu Pokima 5/6/2026, 7:41:17 PM
Here’s Why The XRP Price Keeps Crashing Despite Bitcoin Rising
Despite numerous bullish forecasts, the XRP price has continued to decline, notably failing to keep pace with Bitcoin’s impressive run. Rather than riding the broader market’s momentum, the token has moved in the opposite direction, with market analysts pointing to a surge in selling activity on major exchanges like Binance and Upbit as a key […]
By Scott Matherson 5/6/2026, 7:30:29 PM
Graham Linehan: Misunderstandings in women’s sports, mental health risks of puberty blockers, and AI as a creative collaborator | The Peter McCormack Show
Concerns over fairness and safety arise as trans athletes increasingly compete in women's sports. The post Graham Linehan: Misunderstandings in women’s sports, mental health risks of puberty blockers, and AI as a creative collaborator | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/6/2026, 7:25:03 PM
Ripple completes pilot linking XRP Ledger with interbank settlement systems
Ripple's pilot success could accelerate blockchain adoption in finance, potentially transforming global settlement systems and market dynamics. The post Ripple completes pilot linking XRP Ledger with interbank settlement systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 7:20:16 PM
Memecoins Became Top-Performing Crypto Sector in April
The COIN50 Index has soared by around 11.05% following a strong rally in Bitcoin and Ethereum, which boosted…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 5/6/2026, 7:15:37 PM
Why Gillibrand believes the CLARITY Act will pass in 2026
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took the Consensus Miami 2026 mainstage on Day 2 and expressed optimism about the CLARITY Act’s prospects in Congress, appearing alongside Kevin O’Leary and Coinbase’s Paul Grewal. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took the mainstage at Consensus Miami 2026…
By Peace Longe 5/6/2026, 7:10:00 PM
Bitcoin market dominance moves above 61%: Will altcoins follow?
Bitcoin's market dominance climbed above 61% as BTC led crypto market flows. Data also showed Binance-listed altcoins' share of volume hitting 49% in March.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 5/6/2026, 7:05:31 PM
If the bear market bottom is in, when will Bitcoin price reach a new all-time high above $126k?
With Bitcoin trading near $82,000, a move back into price-discovery territory depends on whether ETF buyers keep absorbing supply while macro pressure remains contained. That is the practical answer to the two questions shaping the rest of 2026: when can Bitcoin reach a new all-time high, and is the market bottom already in? Bitcoin has […] The...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/6/2026, 7:00:03 PM
Benchmark cuts Strategy price target as Bitcoin thesis gets reset
Benchmark has cut its 12‑month price target on Bitcoin treasury company Strategy from $705 to $570, keeping a Buy rating but marking its model to a cooler Bitcoin path after a brutal drawdown in both BTC and Strategy’s stock. Benchmark…
By Andrew Folkler 5/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Hut 8 investors shrug off Q1 loss, stoke 33% stock surge
The company also announced a new AI energy leasing deal as it continues to diversify into adjacent high-performance computing applications.
By Vince Quill 5/6/2026, 6:58:11 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees 131 Billion Net Exchange Outflow as Holders Eye Major Price Upside
Shiba Inu (SHIB) traded in a relatively tight range on Wednesday, despite shifting liquidity conditions across the broader digital asset market.
By Newton Gitonga 5/6/2026, 6:50:18 PM
Wall Street Eyes XRP Ledger
A massive consortium featuring J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, Ripple, and Ondo Finance just redeemed a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on the XRP Ledger.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/6/2026, 6:45:33 PM
SpaceXAI gives Anthropic access to Colossus 1 to boost Claude capacity
SpaceXAI will give Anthropic access to Colossus 1 to boost Claude capacity as the AI compute race expands into orbital plans. The post SpaceXAI gives Anthropic access to Colossus 1 to boost Claude capacity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 6:45:25 PM
Bitfinex Analysts Flag $84,766 Trigger as Bitcoin Tests $81,500 After Sharp Reversal
Bitcoin reached a multi-month high of $82,833 following President Trump’s announcement of a pause in Gulf ship escorts and reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Bitcoin to Multi-Month High Bitcoin surged to another multi-month high on Wednesday, May 6, after President Donald Trump announced a pause to an operation...
By Terence Zimwara 5/6/2026, 6:44:14 PM
Ethereum on-chain activity spikes to all-time high
The Ethereum (ETH) network has seen a surge in on-chain activity recently, with monthly confirmed transactions skyrocketing to an all-time … Continue reading The post Ethereum on-chain activity spikes to all-time high appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/6/2026, 6:43:59 PM
Morgan Stanley launches low-fee crypto trading pilot on E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has reportedly introduced a crypto trading pilot on E*Trade, charging clients 50 basis points (0.5%) per transaction, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday.
By N/A 5/6/2026, 6:42:05 PM
Trump claims US will secure enriched uranium from Iran
Trump's claim may signal a shift towards de-escalation and potential resolution in US-Iran relations, impacting diplomatic and market dynamics. The post Trump claims US will secure enriched uranium from Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 6:41:07 PM
Tim Scott sets May target for CLARITY Act markup
Tim Scott said the Senate Banking Committee is nearing consensus and working toward a bipartisan CLARITY Act markup in May, setting the most concrete timeline commitment yet on the long-delayed legislation. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said his panel…
By Peace Longe 5/6/2026, 6:40:00 PM
Crypto-backed Republican candidate wins Indiana congressional primary
Representative James Baird won the Republican primary for Indiana's 4th district on Tuesday after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump and supportive spending from a crypto-backed PAC.
By Turner Wright 5/6/2026, 6:31:17 PM
Solana Finds Strong Support At $84, But Its Network’s User Activity Is Fading
Solana is showing a mixed outlook as it stabilizes around a key technical level while underlying network activity continues to soften. Price action has found a firm footing near the $84 support zone, helping to preserve the broader bullish structure and limit downside pressure for now. Market Structure Remains Strong Despite Engagement Drop Solana...
By Godspower Owie 5/6/2026, 6:30:15 PM
Strategy Mulls Dumping BTC Stash Amid $12.7B Loss
Strategy faces a defining moment as a $12.7 billion loss forces it to consider the once-unthinkable, selling part of its massive BTC stash.
By Newton Gitonga 5/6/2026, 6:24:53 PM
Anthropic signs Elon Musk's SpaceX for Colossus 1 compute ahead of June IPO
The Claude maker said Tuesday it would use all the compute capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, the latest partnership stitched onto its AI infrastructure buildout.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/6/2026, 6:20:57 PM
Arthur Hayes rejects crypto regulation at Consensus Miami
Arthur Hayes told Consensus Miami 2026 that the CLARITY Act misses the point of crypto, arguing that bitcoin’s value comes precisely from operating outside any regulatory system. BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes took the stage at Consensus Miami…
By Peace Longe 5/6/2026, 6:15:00 PM
Crypto-First Entertainment Platform, Roobet Announces Launch of its New Prediction Markets
Roobet, the global crypto-first entertainment platform, has launched its prediction markets offering, going live on May 6, 2026, at roobet.com/predictions. With the launch, Roobet becomes the first major crypto casino to offer fully integrated prediction markets — expanding beyond traditional casino and sportsbook experiences into one of the...
By PR DESK 5/6/2026, 6:10:11 PM
TON Social Buzz Explodes 6x in an Hour: Centralization Suddenly Looks Bullish?
Social activity around TON intensified quickly after Telegram's Pavel Durov revealed plans for deeper control of the network.
By Chayanika Deka 5/6/2026, 6:08:52 PM
Eric Trump takes shot at JPMorgan rethinking bitcoin after 'crapping' on asset
The U.S. president's son, who co-founded American Bitcoin, said there's been a turnaround from traditional institutional firms now embracing bitcoin.
By Jesse Hamilton 5/6/2026, 6:07:58 PM
What The DTCC Press Release That Name-Dropped Ripple Says About XRP
The XRP community is buzzing with excitement as the US Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), an American financial service company, has officially included Ripple as one of the firms it will be working with on its tokenization goals. In a press release, the DTCC announced its new tokenization service, which aims to provide access […]
By Sandra White 5/6/2026, 6:00:45 PM
Arthur Hayes pegs Zcash target at 10% of Bitcoin price
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says his target for Zcash is 10% of Bitcoin’s price, arguing ZEC’s latest rally is early innings despite mounting pressure on privacy coins. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has set an aggressive upside target for privacy coin…
By Andrew Folkler 5/6/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Babylon and Gomining Plan to Activate Up to 1,000 BTC via Trustless Vaults
Babylon Labs and Gomining have announced plans to integrate their infrastructure, allowing bitcoin holders to lock their BTC into the former’s trustless vaults and earn native mining rewards from Gomining’s operations, all without wrapping, bridging, or surrendering custody of their coins. Key Takeaways: Babylon and Gomining announced a Trustless...
By Shiraz Jagati 5/6/2026, 5:47:00 PM
Michael Saylor breaks Strategy’s never-sell bitcoin pledge
Michael Saylor said Strategy will “probably sell some bitcoin” to pay dividends, marking the first public reversal of the firm’s long-held never-sell position. Strategy, the largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin, may sell a portion of its holdings to…
By Peace Longe 5/6/2026, 5:40:00 PM
Price predictions 5/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, ZEC
Bitcoin sellers may show up if BTC hits $84,000, but altcoin charts continue to predict new price highs.
By Rakesh Upadhyay 5/6/2026, 5:34:51 PM
Anthropic brings dreaming, outcomes, and multiagent orchestration to Claude agents
Anthropic launched dreaming for Claude Managed Agents to improve memory, reduce errors, and support complex multiagent workflows. The post Anthropic brings dreaming, outcomes, and multiagent orchestration to Claude agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 5:29:57 PM
Switzerland's Amina becomes first regulated bank to custody Canton Coin
The FINMA-regulated bank's institutional clients will get access to trading and holding Canton Coin through a banking platform instead of crypto-native venues.
By Sam Bourgi 5/6/2026, 5:25:51 PM
The time is now: the Senate must act on crypto market structure legislation
The United States needs to finally establish a clear framework that the market needs.
By Summer Mersinger 5/6/2026, 5:25:31 PM
Free AI trading bot apps in 2026 for hands-off passive income (no coding required)
AI trading bots surge in 2026 as SaintQuant leads platforms offering automated crypto strategies. An investor sets an alarm for 3 AM to catch a movie. It didn’t come. Then they fell asleep, missed the actual pump at 4:30, and…
By Guest Post 5/6/2026, 5:18:14 PM
Bermuda pushes stablecoin payments with USDC airdrop as it courts crypto firms, regulators
Premier David Burt said Bermuda's "onchain economy" plan aims to bring stablecoins into everyday commerce.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/6/2026, 5:16:29 PM
USS George H.W. Bush enforces US naval blockade, redirects 52 vessels in Hormuz
The naval blockade's enforcement could exacerbate regional tensions, disrupt global oil markets, and hinder diplomatic resolutions. The post USS George H.W. Bush enforces US naval blockade, redirects 52 vessels in Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 5:16:21 PM
Hut 8 launches Beacon Point AI lease worth $9.8b
Hut 8 has signed a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center lease at its Beacon Point campus in Nueces County, Texas, sending its stock nearly 30% higher on Wednesday. Hut 8 has signed a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center…
By Peace Longe 5/6/2026, 5:15:59 PM
Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board despite Trump legal challenges
Powell's decision to remain on the Fed board highlights the ongoing tension between central bank independence and executive influence. The post Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board despite Trump legal challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 5:14:21 PM
Zcash rips nearly 40% after Multicoin reveals major stake built since February
The surge in Zcash highlights growing demand for privacy-focused assets amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential wealth taxes. The post Zcash rips nearly 40% after Multicoin reveals major stake built since February appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 5:11:28 PM
Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand
The Democratic lawmaker has been a negotiator for the Clarity Act, and one of the final sticking points is the crypto constraint on officials, including the president.
By Jesse Hamilton 5/6/2026, 5:08:15 PM