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Finland Relaxes Crypto Investment Rules as Obsidiate Exchange Expands North
Finland’s updated digital asset policies are encouraging wider cryptocurrency participation, prompting companies like Obsidiate Exchange to accelerate expansion into the Nordic market.
Why Tokenized Gold Is Having a Moment — And What ARX Brings to the Table
Bullion is near all-time highs and ETF inflows are accelerating — and a new wave of blockchain-based gold tokens like AurumX (ARX) is absorbing the spillover
Coinbase becomes Hyperliquid’s official USDC treasury deployer as USDH sunsets
Native Markets, the operator of Hyperliquid's USDH stablecoin, agreed to grant Coinbase the right to purchase USDH brand assets.
Tether, TRON and TRM Labs-backed T3 Financial Crime Unit tops $450 million in frozen illicit crypto assets
T3 FCU says it has now frozen over $450 million in illicit crypto assets, reporting a 43.9% annual increase in intercepted proceeds.
Morning Minute: What’s At Stake with Trump in Beijing
Trump's in Beijing for the biggest potential market-moving event of the year, while Claude helped one lucky user recover $400,000 in Bitcoin.
Law firm Fenwick & West sued for $525M over alleged role in FTX collapse
Twenty FTX victims are suing Fenwick & West, claiming the law firm didn’t just represent FTX, it helped build the infrastructure that kept the fraud running.
JPMorgan lifts Bitcoin ETF exposure in Q1, led by BlackRock’s IBIT
The bank raised its reported IBIT holdings by 174% in the first quarter while also adding exposure to select Bitcoin, Ether and Solana-linked funds.
‘Rally without conviction’: Bitcoin ETFs see $630M in outflows as corporate treasury demand drops and resistance builds
Bitcoin ETFs posted $630M in outflows on May 13 as corporate treasury buying slumps and a $2B gamma cluster threatens volatility near $82K.
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $630M in Largest Daily Exit Since January
Inflation fears and Fed uncertainty trigger the biggest U.S. Bitcoin ETF outflows since January, snapping weeks of institutional inflows.
Altcoin season ‘quietly’ starting? Analysts spot three bullish indicators
Crypto analysts spot early altcoin recovery signals as key metrics improve and capital rotation hints at a potential altseason in 2026.
CFTC no-action letter eases event contract reporting rules
The CFTC issued no-action relief from certain swap reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts as prediction market disputes widen.
Bank of England reconsiders strict stablecoin regime
BoE weighs easing UK stablecoin caps and reserve demands after industry backlash, in a move that could decide whether GBP tokens can compete with dollar‑pegged rivals.
Bank of England set to ease sterling stablecoin rules amid industry concerns: FT
Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the central bank is "looking very hard" at re-examining its proposed stablecoin rules.
BitGo posts wider Q1 loss despite revenue more than doubling
BitGo’s headline revenue figure doubled year-over-year to $3.8 billion, but a Bitcoin price decline and IPO-related costs pushed net losses to $60.7 million in the first quarter.
David Bailey’s Nakamoto reports $239 million Q1 loss as bitcoin treasury value slides
Nakamoto posted a $238.8 million first-quarter net loss after recording a $102.5 million mark-to-market loss on its bitcoin holdings.
Trump’s White House weighs 250 pardons to celebrate America's 250th birthday
One of the developers behind the crypto-mixing protocol Samourai Wallet has publicly expressed hopes for a pardon, along with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
NY judge pushes back hearing for Aave’s bid to unfreeze $71M in ETH
A New York judge has ordered supplemental briefings because Aave did not adequately outline how compounding losses could occur if the restraining notice remains in place.
CFTC issues blanket no-action letter on prediction markets, relieving swap data reporting duties
The CFTC published the no-action letter to remove uncertainty regarding event contracts, which technically qualify as swaps.
Bitcoin firm Nakamoto records net loss in Q1 despite sixfold revenue growth
Nakamoto CEO David Bailey said the company is focused on scaling its Bitcoin treasury, services and trading strategies for the remainder of 2026.
Bitcoin risks slump after hitting ‘major bear market resistance’: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin’s rally may reverse as its price has hit a historic resistance level and traders appear to already be taking profits, said CryptoQuant in a note on Wednesday.
BitGo doubles revenue to $3.8 billion but net loss widens in Q1
The NYSE-listed crypto infrastructure firm generated $3.8 billion in revenue in the first quarter, up 112.6% year-on-year.
US banks expect ‘slow, then fast’ shift to digitized finance: Moody's
Traditional financial institutions are actively preparing for a surge in adoption to avoid being caught flat-footed by a sudden shift in market demand, according to Moody’s.
AI chatbot Claude helps man recover 5 Bitcoin after finding old seed phrase
The crypto investor had Claude search through two Macs, two external hard drives, an Apple Notes export, iCloud Mail, Gmail inbox and X messages to help retrieve the Bitcoin.
Only 4% of US voters consider crypto in candidate choice: Poll
US adults are largely wary of crypto and consider it the least important policy issue when picking who to vote for, according to a poll by Politico.
Solana treasury firm DeFi Development Corp reports 108% yearly growth in SOL per share
DeFi Development Corp attributed the growth to 'unconventional' strategies that aligned the company better with the Solana ecosystem.
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Bitcoin Owner Claims Claude AI Cracked Lost Wallet Password, Netting $400K in BTC
A viral thread on X drew millions of views as a user claimed Claude AI helped recover a lost Bitcoin wallet.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong gets behind CLARITY Act ahead of Thursday markup
Armstrong said the bill is "closer than ever" to advancing in the US Congress after months of negotiations between the crypto industry and banks.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
The US Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed’s Board of Governors, despite many Democrats’ concerns about the central bank’s independence.
Bitcoin Rally Cut Short as Profit-Taking Rises, US Demand Falls: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin's recent rally stalled at a critical level, putting the top crypto asset in a position that has previously led to major downturns.
Fidelity International’s first tokenized fund receives top-tier AAA-mf rating from Moody’s
FILQ, modeled off Fidelity's existing low-volatility net asset value (LVNAV) fund, will provide 24/7 redemptions and settlements.
Myriad Adopts Chainlink as Official Oracle Platform to Power New Crypto Prediction Markets
Chainlink Runtime Environment enables Myriad to deploy a new range of prediction markets with immediate settlement.
Whale shorts $70M in crypto and tech: Should Bitcoin traders worry?
Despite short-term bearish bets from a successful Hyperliquid whale, a growing US Fed balance sheet and rising inflation support Bitcoin in the long term.
Crypto-Friendly Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair to Replace Jerome Powell
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, was confirmed as its new chair Wednesday to replace Jerome Powell.
Senators File Clarity Act Amendments on DeFi, Trump Family, and Jeffrey Epstein
The Senate Banking Committee will vote tomorrow on the new additions to the crypto bill, before deciding whether to refer it to the Senate floor.
Polymarket's monthly volume declines for first time since August
Prediction markets trading volume had been tracking monthly gains as the sector gains popularity among short-term traders, but competition is also increasing.
Senate votes to confirm Trump-pick Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's pick for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Hyperliquid dominates weekly blockchain fee revenue as vertical chains gain ground
Looking at last week's fee distribution across major chains, the rankings tell a different story than raw activity metrics might suggest.
Bitcoin traders expect ‘fast move’ to $90K following CLARITY Act vote
Bitcoin traders eye a possible move higher as short-term selling pressure fades and the CLARITY Act vote boosts crypto market focus.
Price predictions 5/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH
Bitcoin’s pullback is expected to find support near $79,000, but every recovery attempt is likely to be sold into.
Jupiter taps Bitwise to curate institutional-grade Solana-based USDe lending market
Jupiter Lend, together with Fluid and Bitwise, will provide an avenue to earn yield on the USDe synthetic stablecoin.
Bitcoin Firm Metaplanet Posts $725 Million Loss, Delays Preferred Share Offerings
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich acknowledged that preferred shares unveiled in November have yet to be issued.
UK Treasury: Digital Assets Have Potential for 'Complete Transformation' of Markets
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury highlighted an upcoming consultation on payments encompassing digital assets and AI agents.
'Lord of the Rings' Director Peter Jackson Says AI Is 'Just a Special Effect'
Peter Jackson says Hollywood’s fears around AI could hurt recognition for performance-capture acting, as debates about how the technology will reshape the movie industry grow.
How Figure is Democratizing Crypto-as-Collateral for Mainstream Users
As digital assets make inroads into the mainstream, crypto lender Figure is helping to turn them into viable collateral for credit.
Charles Schwab Begins Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading to US Users
Charles Schwab started allowing select users to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly alongside their other investments.
Immunefi to absorb Code4rena bug bounty customers after shutdown decision
Immunefi said it will help migrate Code4rena’s bounty programs, rewards and researchers onto its platform.
Bank of England Treating Stablecoins as 'New Form of Money', Says Exec
The U.K.’s central bank is “not picking winners” in the debate over tokenized deposits and stablecoins, Sasha Mills said Wednesday.
More than 100 amendments filed targeting stablecoins, ethics and DeFi ahead of Senate Banking Committee Clarity Act vote
U.S. Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a markup on Thursday to amend and vote on the Clarity Act.
Half of AI Health Advice Is Wrong—And Seems Just Right
A peer-reviewed audit in BMJ Open found that nearly 50% of health responses from five major AI chatbots were problematic, with fabricated sources and confident delivery.
Bitcoin pinned near critical support as hot PPI spike compounds rate hike fears: analysts
Bitcoin floats around $80,000 after April core PPI surges 1% MoM — hottest since 2022 — as crypto ETFs bleed and rate-hike odds climb.
Quantum Computing Threat 'Mostly a Coordination Issue' for Bitcoin: Fireblocks CEO
Michael Shaulov argued that changing to a post-quantum cryptographic signature scheme is “not a technical challenge” for Bitcoin.
Anchorage and Mexican billionaire’s Grupo Salinas ink cross-border payments partnership
Grupo Salinas is set to integrate Anchorage Digital's stablecoin infrastructure into its cross-border payment flows.
Strategy’s STRC may be fueling recurring mid-month bitcoin rallies, K33 says
March and April saw strong bitcoin returns during the middle of the month, a pattern K33 suggests is linked to Strategy's STRC.
Ethereum closes gap with Solana as DEX volumes converge near $45 billion
The current near-parity gives both chains another chance to position themselves to capture volume when onchain activity rotates back.
Metaplanet posts $725 million Q1 net loss as bitcoin markdowns outweigh operating gains
Metaplanet posted a $725.6 million net loss driven by bitcoin mark-to-market valuation markdowns even as operating profit rose 283%.
Morning Minute: CPI Comes In Hot; Stocks, Crypto Shrug
Hot CPI didn't stall markets for long, while the Clarity Act has already received 100 amendments ahead of tomorrow's markup.
Stork promises ‘true’ 24/7 price discovery for stocks and gold tapping Binance and other perps markets
Stork launches the first 24/7 oracle that switches to perpetual futures markets for 'true' price discovery.
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.
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.
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.
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.