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117 itemsMay 12, 2026
- Cointelegraph
Bermuda to transition ‘key’ financial services to Stellar blockchain
Bermuda Premier David Burt announced several crypto-related initiatives to bring the island nation closer to the industry, including accepting and investing in digital assets and on-chain financial services.
- DecryptScore: 90
Bitcoin Miner MARA Sells $1.5 Billion in BTC, Reports $1.26 Billion Q1 Loss
MARA liquidated Bitcoin holdings to fund debt buybacks and acquire a power plant as it joins the industry shift to AI infrastructure.
- DecryptScore: 90
JPMorgan Files to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
Global banking giant JPMorgan filed for a new tokenized money market fund that will initially run on the Ethereum network.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
CLARITY Act’s final draft has been released ahead of May 14 markup – What’s in it?
On May 12, the Senate Banking Committee released updated text of the CLARITY Act ahead of a scheduled May 14 markup. The bill would establish new rules for digital asset intermediaries, define how certain network tokens are treated, expand the role of federal market regulators, and create a path for...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash
Bitcoin held above $81,000 after touching $82,026 overnight, while solana led the major altcoins on the week as The Big Short investor warned the Nasdaq 100 had reached dot-com bubble territory and oil zoomed past $105 on fresh Iran ceasefire doubts.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Hackers used AI to craft zero-day attack to bypass 2FA: Google
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group says it has “high confidence” a threat actor used an AI model to help discover and weaponize a vulnerability in a popular system admin tool.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
‘I failed them’: Goliath Ventures CEO charged with crypto Ponzi apologizes
Christopher Delgado, the former Goliath Ventures CEO charged with fraud and money laundering, has publicly apologized to investors of what US prosecutors allege is a Ponzi scheme.
- DecryptScore: 85
Senate Banking Panel Releases CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of Thursday Markup
The draft text contained provisions that could permanently exempt Bitcoin and Ethereum from securities law.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
DTCC builds out blockchain-based collateral system with Chainlink integration
The platform tokenizes collateral on blockchain rails and uses smart contracts to enable 24/7 automated collateral management across financial markets.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
North Korea ‘industrialized’ crypto theft, laundered billions: CertiK
North Korea-linked hackers stole about $2.06 billion of the $3.4 billion lost in crypto hacks in 2025 and are moving from phishing to physical infiltration, CertiK’s new report finds.
- DecryptScore: 85
Wall Street's Clearinghouse DTCC Enlists Chainlink for Collateral Management
DTCC teams with Chainlink to enable round-the-clock collateral movement—a shift that could reshape post-trade finance.
- DecryptScore: 85
Ethereum Developers Propose Fix to 'Blind Signing' Risk Tied to Massive Losses
Ethereum developers proposed a solution that would end "blind signing," a technical feature that has led to potentially billions in losses.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank back Elliptic in $120M funding round
The blockchain analytics company said the funding will support expansion of AI-powered compliance and transaction monitoring software for banks and crypto firms.
- DecryptScore: 80
Hackers Insert Malware Into Mistral AI Software Download
Microsoft Threat Intelligence said attackers placed malicious code inside a Mistral AI software download distributed through a Python package.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing
The crypto market structure bill had already been making the industry rounds behind closed doors, but the lawmakers have released the text before their vote.
- DecryptScore: 80
North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK
New analysis reveals state-sponsored groups now dominate crypto crime, laundering billions through sophisticated cross-chain networks.
- The BlockScore: 80
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic closes $120 million Series D as Deutsche Bank, Nasdaq deepen crypto bets
Elliptic raised $120M in a Series D at $670M valuation backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures as TradFi splurges more on crypto bets.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets
Chairman Michael Selig says the agency has already taken several states to court to prove that sports contracts aren't just betting but that they're derivatives.
- The BlockScore: 80
Bitcoin Fog appeal tests DOJ theory that global crypto services fall under D.C. law
The panel also scrutinized the reliability of the "IP overlap" analysis used to link Sterlingov to Bitcoin Fog.
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
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...
- The BlockScore: 80
JPMorgan launching second tokenized money market fund on Ethereum
The new fund will invest in U.S. Treasurys and overnight repurchase agreements collateralized by Treasurys or cash.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
JPMorgan files to launch new tokenized fund as Wall Street tokenization race heats up
The global banking giant is expanding its tokenized money market lineup, following BlackRock's similar move just a few days ago.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Hormuz oil contagion spreads to 8 major economies and Bitcoin has just one route through
Bitcoin's path through 2026 now runs through global economic policy. The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has moved beyond a commodity-price event and into the machinery of governments. The International Energy Agency said crude and refined-product exports through the strait had fallen to less...
- The BlockScore: 75
Updated Senate Banking Committee bill tackles stablecoin rewards, DeFi but sidesteps Trump’s crypto conflicts of interest
A fix to the ongoing discussions around stablecoin rewards and language on protecting software developers is in the updated legislative text.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance says AI-powered security thwarted $10B in fraud since 2025
Binance says it prevented $10.53 billion in user losses and blacklisted 36,000 malicious addresses, with AI now powering over half of its fraud controls.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
XRP price has the bullish signal traders wanted, but one Bitcoin level could wreck it
XRP price is testing a breakout zone near $1.50 as institutional inflows, rising derivatives activity, and easing whale-related selling improve the token's setup, but the trade still depends on whether Bitcoin can hold above $80,000 through a critical macro week. CoinShares data released May 11 show...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Wells Fargo lifts Ether ETF holdings in Q1 as Bitcoin positions shift
Wells Fargo lifted Ether ETF exposure while rotating Bitcoin holdings and sharply increasing its Strategy stake, per its Q1 2026 13F filings.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Elliptic raises $120 million backed by Nasdaq, Deutsche Bank as AI reshapes crypto security
The crypto analytics firm plans to expand its AI-powered monitoring tools as stablecoins and tokenized finance grow rapidly, CEO Simone Maini said.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bitcoin may avoid historic bear market losses as ETF flows grow, says analyst
The current Bitcoin bear market drawdown is far smaller than previous bear markets, as steady ETF inflows and corporate Bitcoin buying continue to absorb selling pressure.
- The BlockScore: 75
Poland lawmakers debate crypto bills as PiS party submits separate ban proposal
Poland lawmakers debated four cryptoasset bills as PiS submitted a separate proposal seeking a nationwide ban on crypto activity.
- DecryptScore: 75
Franklin Templeton, Kraken Parent Payward Team Up to Tokenize Wall Street Products
The collaboration between Kraken and Franklin Templeton signals traditional finance's deepening embrace of crypto infrastructure.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding
New fundraising rounds for three institution-focused blockchains show how regulation, privacy and corporate competition are reshaping crypto infrastructure, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
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.
- DecryptScore: 75
Fake OpenAI Repo Hit #1 on Hugging Face—And Stole Passwords While It Trended
A lookalike repository impersonating OpenAI's Privacy Filter model racked up 244,000 downloads in under 18 hours before Hugging Face pulled it.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin funding rates turn positive: Is a BTC rally to $85K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate turned positive as the cryptocurrency held the $80,000 level. Will an uptick in spot ETF inflows trigger a rally to $85,000?
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Ripple-linked XRP holds near $1.46 as breakout attempt fades despite $200 million raise
XRP briefly pushed toward $1.49 on heavy volume before stalling again near a resistance zone that has capped rallies for months.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitmine slows Ethereum buys, targets December to own 5% of supply
Tom Lee has also doubled down on the idea that the crypto spring has started and pointed to the Ether price rising in correlation with software stocks as further evidence.
- The BlockScore: 70
Three Tennessee men indicted in alleged $6.5 million crypto robbery spree
The defendants allegedly assaulted victims across multiple California cities and stole assets including $6.5 million in crypto.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Ethereum Foundation hits ‘Glamsterdam’ milestones, names new protocol leads
The Ethereum Foundation has finalized a new gas limit floor and improvement proposal for its “Glamsterdam” upgrade, which is likely to go live sometime in the third quarter of 2026.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Three men charged in US over crypto wrench attack spree
US prosecutors say three men posed as delivery drivers and forced entry into homes to steal at least $6.5 million in crypto.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bhutan government moves another 100 BTC as 2026 bitcoin outflows top $230 million: Arkham
Bhutan appears to have sold around $50 million in BTC per month this year, Arkham said, but still has $252 million in bitcoin remaining.
- DecryptScore: 70
Morning Minute: Circle Stock Soars After Q1 Beat, $222M Arc Raise
Circle just beat earnings and raised fresh capital for its new Arc blockchain, while Michael Saylor explained how and why he'd sell Bitcoin.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Hot inflation data pours cold water on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes
Bitcoin was trading at $80,814 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Washington insider warns US defeat in Iran now “likely” – adding a new macro risk for Bitcoin
A prominent figure from the Washington foreign-policy establishment has said openly what markets have been pricing in fragments: the United States has likely suffered a strategic defeat in Iran, and the failure runs through the Strait of Hormuz. Accepting this premise would introduce a new macro ris...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Spot XRP ETFs attract biggest inflows since January
The five U.S.-listed spot XRP funds pulled in $25.8 million on Monday, the largest single-day net inflow since Jan. 5, even as ether spot ETFs shed nearly $17 million.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Four signs that Bitcoin has recovered to ‘full’ bullish momentum
Expanding Bitcoin price momentum, recovering liquidity and surging network activity all point to continued bullish control.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin digests highest US CPI since 2023 as Fed rate hike woes return
Bitcoin showed fresh signs of volatility as US CPI inflation saw new multiyear highs on oil price hikes thanks to the US-Iran war.
- The BlockScore: 70
Ethereum Foundation rolls out support for Clear Signing crypto security solution
Clear Signing is a crypto security feature that aims to simplify transaction descriptions so humans can understand what they're approving.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
The Ethereum Foundation unveils new 'Clear Signing' standard to stop users from approving malicious crypto transactions
The move comes after billions in losses from phishing attacks and wallet drains, with Ethereum pushing to make transaction approvals safer and easier to understand.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
XRP traders say bullishness ‘growing’ as ETFs log largest inflow since January
XRP analysts highlighted the potential for a sustained price rally, fueled by strong institutional demand and a strong technical structure.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Latest version of crypto market structure bill raises eyebrows ahead of Senate markup
Some lawmakers continue to push for ethics provision in the bill as bipartisan support is necessary for the CLARITY Act to pass a Senate floor vote.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Broadridge expands tokenized securities infrastructure amid Wall Street blockchain push
The company said its platform now supports tokenized equities, funds and money market instruments across trading, settlement and post-trade operations.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve governor, with chair vote expected
The US Senate voted largely along partisan lines to confirm Kevin Warsh as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors, despite many Democrats’ concerns about the central bank’s independence.
- The BlockScore: 65
First-ever Hyperliquid ETF launches, posts ‘very solid’ first day of trading: analyst
Investors buying shares in the instrument gain exposure to the HYPE token without having to own the cryptocurrency.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
MARA shares sink on first-quarter revenue miss, $1.3B loss
MARA Holdings says Bitcoin mining remains the company’s “operational foundation” while it moves to expand into AI.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Aave launches binding Arbitrum vote to move $71 million in disputed ETH
Arbitrum delegates begin the binding governance process to transfer disputed exploit funds to Aave, while North Korean terrorism creditors continue fighting for ownership in Manhattan court
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin miner MARA sold $1.5 billion of bitcoin as it shifts toward AI infrastructure
While the miner said bitcoin remains its operational foundation, first-quarter results point to a company increasingly built around power, data centers and AI demand.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Galaxy Digital to manage Sharplink’s new $125 million onchain yield play
The Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund would receive $100 million from Sharplink’s staked ETH treasury and $25 million from Galaxy.
- The BlockScore: 65
Starknet launches strkBTC to bring ZK-powered shielded bitcoin to its Layer 2 network
The asset functions as a shielded bitcoin wrapper operating on Starknet rather than on the Bitcoin base layer itself.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Kraken parent, Franklin Templeton to develop onchain investment products
The partnership will focus on tokenized yield products, blockchain-based funds and institutional crypto markets.
- The BlockScore: 65
Franklin Templeton and Kraken’s parent company to explore new onchain investments
The two firms will explore launching new tokenized versions of Franklin Templeton financial instruments, such as yield products.
- The BlockScore: 65
Sky Ecosystem leads $13.5 million round for Stablewatch-incubated stablecoin yield startup Osero
Osero, a stablecoin yield project incubated by Stablewatch, has raised $13.5 million in a funding round led by the Sky Ecosystem.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
LMAX Group launches digital asset collateral solution for institutions
The new portal lets LMAX clients deposit digital assets into custody and use them as collateral to trade FX, metals, CFDs, perpetual futures and crypto.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Live markets: What's next as bitcoin holds $80,000, while stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print
Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
FalconX expands tokenized credit facility to Monad network in lending push
FalconX’s tokenized credit vaults can now be used as collateral in DeFi markets on Monad, expanding institutional lending products across blockchain networks.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Ethereum derivatives unfazed by DeFi hacks: Can ETH hit $2.6K next?
ETH futures and options signal quiet confidence among pros despite macro headwinds and DeFi exploits, keeping the $2,600 price target in play.
- The BlockScore: 65
CFTC backs Kalshi in Ohio fight over prediction markets jurisdictional battle
The CFTC is weighing in on another legal battle over states’ authority to regulate prediction markets — this time in Ohio.
- The BlockScore: 60
Ark Invest buys $5.5 million worth of Circle shares as stock jumps 16% on Q1 earnings
Circle's shares closed up 15.91% at $131.76 on Monday after the stablecoin issuer disclosed its first-quarter 2026 results.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout
BTC has recovered from Friday’s jobs-driven dip, but Enflux says overhead resistance remains intact while Glassnode’s market structure data suggests traders are buying the rally while still positioning for downside.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Cardano wants in on the tokenized institutional vault race as DeFi’s retail focus fades
A fund manager, treasury desk, custodian, or regulated fintech function with vault accounts, policy-based approvals, granular access controls, audit trails, API access, and operational continuity when employees rotate. That structure is reshaping how capital is allocated within DeFi, and it explains...
- The BlockScore: 60
Spot XRP ETFs report largest single-day inflow since January, worth $26 million
Bitrue Researcher Andri Fauzan Adziima said this 'quiet accumulation' signals institutional confidence in XRP.
- DecryptScore: 60
Three Indicted Over ‘Brazen’ Crypto Wrench Attack Spree in California
Federal prosecutors charged the trio with a multi-million dollar crypto theft scheme targeting victims across California.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Exodus dumps 1,000 bitcoin: Why the crypto wallet is cashing out to fund a payments empire
Exodus sold $73.2M in crypto, causing cash, cash equivalents, and stablecoins to jump from $5.2M to $74.4M by the end of Q1 2026.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bhutan’s GMC offers quick licenses, bank accounts to lure crypto firms
Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan is offering a faster licensing track with banking and zero‑tax incentives to attract regulated crypto firms willing to build long‑term operations.
- The BlockScore: 60
Former bitcoin miner Bitfarms reports $145 million Q1 net loss amid Keel rebrand, AI transition
Keel Infrastructure posted a $145 million Q1 net loss as the Bitfarms successor pivots from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
- The BlockScore: 60
Labor unions oppose Senate crypto bill ahead of Thursday committee markup: report
Labor unions warned senators that a pending crypto bill jeopardizes worker retirement plans, CNBC reported.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Roaring Kitty-linked RKC memecoin crashes as developer cashes out $729K
A Solana memecoin linked to Roaring Kitty’s X account crashed after its developer cashed out $729,000, raising hack and sniping concerns.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
OpenAI’s new cybersecurity push has a lesson for crypto: stop waiting for the hack
OpenAI introduced a new cybersecurity initiative, Daybreak, on May 11, designed to find, validate, and help fix software vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. The firm describes the approach as making software “resilient by design,” moving security earlier into the build cyc...
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Stablecoin yield infrastructure project raises $13.5M in round led by Sky Ecosystem
Osero is coming with three products: Earn, App, and Foundry.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote
Warsh’s confirmation to the Fed board positions the crypto-linked investor to replace Jerome Powell as chair amid inflation and digital asset policy debates.
- The BlockScore: 60
Bitcoin dominance rebounds above 58% signaling crypto market consolidation phase
Dominance peaked near 62%–63% last year before a sustained drawdown through late 2025, bottoming near 54%–55%.
- DecryptScore: 60
Bitcoin Wallet Firm Exodus Expands Payments Push, Sells $87 Million in BTC
Publicly traded Bitcoin wallet firm Exodus (EXOD) is moving beyond that initial category to focus on the full crypto payments stack.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Anthropic warns against unauthorized stock exposure as token markets imply trillion-dollar valuation
The AI firm says investors should assume indirect access to its private shares is invalid, and transfers of its stock or interests in its stock will not be recognized.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin hovers above key support as equities, crypto retreat
Bitcoin and ether fell as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and the dollar, though BTC continued to hold above a key bull market level.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Bakkt pivots into stablecoin infrastructure as revenue tumbles 77% in Q1
Bakkt posted a net loss of $0.41 per share in Q1 as revenue fell 77% to $243.6 million on lower crypto trading volumes.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
France’s central banker Beau clashes with Lagarde over private digital euro plans
France’s central bank deputy governor told CoinDesk public and private European entities need to get involved in digital asset development, diverging sharply from Christine Lagarde’s stance.
- DecryptScore: 55
Bhutan Moves $8.1M in Bitcoin as Sell-Off Continues
The kingdom of Bhutan has offloaded over $230 million in Bitcoin this year while steadily reducing its holdings, according to Arkham data.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin’s bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023
While some experts point to $90,000 as the next explosive level, others caution that this new "early bull" signal isn't a guaranteed crystal ball.
- The BlockScore: 55
Coinbase adds Solana-backed loans through Morpho, letting users borrow up to $100,000
Coinbase users can now borrow up to $100,000 against their SOL holdings through the exchange's Morpho integration on Base.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored’: Ray Dalio explains why central banks won’t touch BTC
Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin’s full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
ETH/BTC ratio falls to 10-month low as ether continues to underperform bitcoin
Widely followed crypto market gauge signals weakening risk appetite as investors continue favoring bitcoin over ether.
- DecryptScore: 50
Is This Bitcoin Bear Market Different? Analysts Weigh In
Bitcoin is down 35% from its all-time high, making this drawdown shallower than past cycles, but analysts warn the bear market could resume.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
CleanSpark stock slides 9% as quarterly earnings miss estimates on bitcoin holdings loss
CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.3 million for the quarter ending on March 31, a steep increase from the $138.8 million loss reported the same period last year.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion bid, putting bitcoin exposure back in focus
The online marketplace's board called the half-cash, half-stock offer "neither credible nor attractive" Tuesday.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Exodus sells over 1,000 Bitcoin as Q1 loss widens to $32M
Exodus Movement reported a $32.1 million net loss in Q1, with revenue down 36.8% to $22.7 million amid a drop in monthly active users.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin whale 'still short' BTC despite facing $13M in losses
A growing cluster of bearish indicators points to a possible Bitcoin pullback toward $71,000, potentially easing the whale’s $13 million net losses.
- The BlockScore: 50
eToro Q1 crypto revenue drops to $2.15 billion from last year’s $3.5 billion
eToro's cost of revenue from cryptoassets fell substantially to $2.1 billion from $3.5 billion as trading activity cooled.
- The BlockScore: 45
Bernstein maintains $190 Circle price target as $222 million ARC presale cushions rate pressure
Bernstein maintained its $190 Circle target, citing ARC presale proceeds, USDC growth, and expanding stablecoin payments infrastructure.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
Rewardy Wallet launches global multi-chain swap campaign with incentives
Self-custody wallet by Chainwith opens two-week user activation across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Aptos, with prizes starting at $100.
- The BlockScore: 40
Bitcoin Ordinals explorer Ord.io to shut down alongside trading app Zap
Bitcoin Ordinals browser Ord.io and its associated consumer app Zap will shut down on June 1, according to announcements published on X.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest chases Circle stock as it hits a 2-month high
Circle shares rose 16% to $131.76 on Monday, their highest closing price since March 18.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
CleanSpark shares slide after reporting $378M fiscal second quarter loss
CleanSpark posted a $378.3 million net loss in its fiscal second-quarter results, more than double the prior year, with nearly 60% tied to Bitcoin price declines.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Crypto markets stalls before inflation data as XRP, SOL rebuffed from key price levels
Your day-ahead look for May 12, 2026
- The BlockScore: 40
Bernstein reiterates $67 Figure target after Q1 loan volumes double, sees 72% upside from tokenization thesis
Bernstein reiterates $67 Figure target with 72% upside after Q1 loan volumes jump 113% year-over-year to $2.9 billion.
- The BlockScore: 40
‘Favorable setup’: TD Cowen sees 106% upside in Sharplink as Galaxy yield fund, broadening Ethereum demand shift risk-reward
TD Cowen reiterates a $16 target on Sharplink after Q1 earnings, citing Galaxy partnership and 0.8x NAV discount as a "favorable setup."
- DecryptScore: 40
EBay Rejects GameStop's $55 Billion Offer as 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'
Publicly traded online marketplace eBay slammed GameStop's unsolicited $55.5 billion acquisition offer as insufficient.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Binance's chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan to leave the exchange
Eowyn Chen, former CEO of Trust Wallet, will serve as her interim replacement.
- DecryptScore: 40
Anthropic and OpenAI Warn Buyers: Unauthorized AI Startup Shares May Be Worthless
Both companies declared SPV-based share schemes invalid this week—and Anthropic named names, including Forge Global.
- The BlockScore: 40
Benchmark joins others in reiterating Buy rating on Coinbase stock despite lackluster Q1 earnings
Benchmark equities analysts have reiterated their Buy rating for Coinbase's stock, raising their price target for COIN to $270 from $260.
- The BlockScore: 30
Crypto wallet provider Exodus reports wider Q1 loss as revenue falls 37%
Exodus Movement's net loss widened to $32.1 million in the quarter, compared with a net loss of $12.9 million a year earlier.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Beyond IBIT: Bitcoin’s surprising link to sports betting ETF is getting harder to ignore
The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and bitcoin share a strong positive correlation, with an interesting twist.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Bitcoin will 'explode' past $90,000 and hit $126,000, Arthur Hayes says
Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder who now runs Maelstrom, said bitcoin's return to its October high is a "foregone conclusion," and he is taking his fund to maximum risk, with HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR as his top altcoin picks.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Istanbul Blockchain Week returns in June 2026 amid surging crypto adoption in Türkiye
Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel.
- DecryptScore: 30
Android Is About to Get a Lot Smarter With Google AI Boosts—Here's How
Google launched Gemini Intelligence, a feature suite that aims to turn Android devices into proactive AI assistants.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 4.9%, as index trades lower
Bittensor (TAO), down 4.4% from Monday, joined Sui (SUI) as an underperformer.
- DecryptScore: 20
OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Teen's Fatal Overdose
The family of a deceased 19-year-old college student alleges ChatGPT encouraged dangerous drug use and contributed to his fatal overdose.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
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.