The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

Who is Gabbie Gonzalez? Influencer Arrested After Conspiring with Her Father for Allegedly Plotting to Kill Her Baby Daddy

Gabriela Gonzalez and her father are accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot tied to a custody dispute, with investigators citing crypto payments, coded messages, and an FBI sting operation.

International Business Times UK · May 20

Parliamentary panel expresses concern over investments in cryptocurrencies

A parliamentary panel has expressed alarm over thousands of crores invested in virtual digital assets. The committee is studying global approaches to regulation. They advocate for continuing taxes on all such digital transactions. This move aims to ensure revenue stays within India. The panel will make recommendations after further deliberations.

The Economic Times · May 20

EDGE Markets Partners with zerohash to Enable Compliant Crypto Funding for EDGE Boost Accounts

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EDGE Boost by EDGE Markets, a first-of-its-kind banking solution designed to support gaming, event futures and derivative markets in the U.S., announced today a partnership with zerohash to enable secure and compliant crypto-to-USD movement capabilities for users in all 50 states1. Through the…

AAP · May 20

KuCoin Launches Integrated Earn-and-Loan Product for Enhanced Crypto Asset Efficiency

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of KuCoin Crypto Loan, its first integrated Earn-and-Loan product designed to enhance crypto asset efficiency by allowing eligible pledged assets to continue generating Hold to Earn yield…

AAP · May 20

MEXC Reports Sharp Surge in TradFi Futures Trading Volume in April, Led by 1,600% Jump in INTC

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, shows that TradFi futures trading volume on the platform surged sharply in April. Among all sectors, AI semiconductor-related assets recorded the strongest month-over-month growth, with some exceeding 1,600%. This closely mirrored the rally…

AAP · May 20

Crypto OTC Trading, How It Works, and Benefits

When somebody’s trying to buy several million dollars’ worth of crypto on a public exchange, this trade shakes the whole market, moving its prices against the buyer. The fact is that large crypto trades don’t behave well when performed on a public exchange. With the purpose of exchanging a truly…

inkl · May 20

Bitcoin consolidates near $77,000 while US credit downgrade and $648 million ETF outflows weigh on sentiment

Bitcoin hovered around $77,000 amid global economic jitters and significant ETF outflows, totaling $648 million. This pullback, influenced by a US credit rating downgrade and geopolitical tensions, has seen major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and altcoins experience declines. Markets now await the FOMC minutes for a potential catalyst.

The Economic Times · May 20

House Lawmakers From Both Parties Finalize Crypto Tax Bill As Congress Expands Digital Asset Push

Congressional lawmakers have finalized a bipartisan proposal aimed at clarifying how cryptocurrencies are taxed in the United States.

International Business Times · May 19

HIVE Weaponizes Power for an AI Pivot

HIVE Digital Technologies is leveraging its significant power infrastructure to pivot from crypto mining into a high-margin sovereign AI data center provider.

MarketBeat · May 19

Bybit USD1 Carnival Expands Rewards Streaks For Traders and Holders

DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled new perks from the ongoing Bybit USD1 Carnival with an exclusive USD1 Hold & Earn event starting from May 19, 2026. Starting in May, a new WLFI prize pool will be distributed…

AAP · May 19