A strip club scandal at a major crypto industry event triggers sponsor backlash Critics say the event reinforces the ‘crypto bro’ trope at a time the industry is trying to enter the mainstream Fortune · May 18
Trump-Linked Crypto Networks Processed Billions For Iran Exchange During Conflict: Report Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange processed billions of dollars through blockchain networks tied to major supporters of the Trump family's crypto venture, according to a new report. International Business Times · May 18
Wallet makers are the quiet backbone of the crypto industry. Now they want to be banks A lot has changed since discussion around wallets was limited to whether they offered Bitcoin or Ethereum. Fortune · May 18
From savings to SIPs to Bitcoin: How women are shaping India’s next investment shift India's women investors are evolving from traditional security-focused approaches to actively growing wealth, increasingly embracing Bitcoin and digital assets as part of diversified portfolios. This shift is driven by digital confidence and financial awareness, with women now participating more informedly and strategically in the crypto space. Initiatives promoting inclusion and… The Economic Times · May 18
Bitcoin falls to two-week low of $76.7K as crypto market selloff triggers $661 million liquidations Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low of $76,700 as the crypto market experienced a selloff, leading to nearly $661 million in liquidations. Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and altcoins saw declines, with analysts citing Bitcoin's rejection near $82,000 and slowing ETF inflows as key factors. The Economic Times · May 18
4 Things You Should Know About Crypto Debit Cards Crypto debit cards sound like a brilliant idea on paper. You hold digital assets, you want to use them in the real world, and a card bridges that gap instantly. inkl · May 18
Trump's sculpture artist speaks out The Ohio artist tells the story of being hired by "cryptobros" and the constant edits of Trump's "turkey neck" Salon · May 17
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android 17's showcase to Claude cracking a $400,000 crypto wallet The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android, Apple, Insta360 and more. TechRadar · May 16
Bitcoin slips towards $79K as higher Treasury yields and oil prices pressure trigger risk-off sentiment Bitcoin dipped towards $79,000, influenced by rising US Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and high oil prices, impacting global risk assets. Major altcoins also saw declines, with the global crypto market capitalization falling. Analysts suggest Bitcoin's pullback is macro-driven, with key resistance at $82,000-$82,500. The Economic Times · May 16
DeFi Development Pitches ‘Speedboat’ Solana Strategy as Treasury Holdings Surge DeFi Development (NASDAQ:DFDV) Chief Strategy Officer Dan Kang said the company is positioning itself as an amplified way for investors to gain exposure to Solana, arguing that digital asset treasury companies can outperform the crypto assets they hold when they grow token holdings per share over ti MarketBeat · May 16
Trump's Niece Launches $MARY Coin to Taunt a President Whose Crypto Already Crashed Mary Trump has launched a satirical cryptocurrency, $MARY, to mock her uncle, President Donald Trump's digital ventures, amidst the collapse of his $TRUMP token. International Business Times UK · May 15
Exodus Movement Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Exodus Movement (NYSEAMERICAN:EXOD) reported lower first-quarter revenue and swap volume as management emphasized a strategic shift away from crypto trading dependence and toward payments, following the completion of its Monavate and Baanx acquisitions. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings MarketBeat · May 15
DeFi Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights DeFi Technologies (NASDAQ:DEFT) reported a profitable first quarter of 2026 despite what executives described as a difficult period for digital assets, with weaker cryptocurrency prices pressuring assets under management, staking income and investor activity. Chief Executive Officer and Executive C MarketBeat · May 15
Farage bought £1.4m house with cash from I’m a Celebrity, claims Reform Reform leader says there’s no connection between the house and a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire The Independent UK · May 15
MarketBeat · May 15 Gemini Space Station Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) reported higher first-quarter revenue as the crypto platform said it is moving to diversify beyond digital asset trading through credit cards, over-the-counter trading, prediction markets and planned future products. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings ca
MarketBeat · May 15 Digi Power X Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Digi Power X (NASDAQ:DGXX) said its first-quarter 2026 results reflected a strategic transition away from cryptocurrency mining and toward AI computing infrastructure, with management highlighting positive adjusted EBITDA, a debt-free balance sheet and the start of AI-related revenue in May. Chief
Everybody Loves Your Money · May 15 7 Digital Will Mistakes That Can Freeze Assets or Delay Distribution A shoebox full of paperwork once handled estate planning just fine. Today, people store family photos in the cloud, hold investments in crypto wallets, pay bills through apps, and manage entire businesses online. That shift created a giant new problem: digital chaos after death. Families often spend months fighting locked…
International Business Times · May 15 Vitalik Buterin Moves ETH Holdings As On-Chain Transfers Continue On-chain tracking shows repeated ETH movements linked to Buterin-controlled wallets as Ethereum markets and DeFi metrics reflect uneven liquidity trends.
Latin Times · May 15 Crypto World Scores Key Win As Senate Panel Passes Clarity Act The crypto industry scored a key win on Thursday after a Senate committee approved the Clarity Act, which would be the first law defining regulatory authority over digital assets.
inkl · May 15 Beginner's Guide to Paying With Stablecoins Using Crypto Cards If you've ever wanted to spend crypto without worrying about sudden price swings affecting your balance overnight, stablecoins offer a far more practical solution
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6 Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timers
The Economic Times · May 15 Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors? The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining digital assets, resolving SEC–CFTC jurisdiction overlap, and setting rules for decentralised platforms. The move brings long-needed regulatory clarity, boosting industry confidence even as Democrats raise concerns over safeguards and stablecoin provisions.
Roll Call · May 15 Senate Banking approves crypto market structure bill The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday to approve, mostly along party lines, legislation that would set the rules for the operation and oversight of digital asset markets, advancing a landmark bill the panel has been working on since last summer. Months of negotiations between Republicans and Democrats resulted in only…
The Guardian - UK · May 15 UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – as it happened UK 10-year government bond yields have hit their highest since 2008
The Economic Times · May 15 Bitcoin price (BTC USD) surges above $82,000 after major US crypto bill clears senate committee vote - here's what traders need to know about the Clarity Act US crypto regulation bill Clarity Act explained: The Clarity Act, a significant US crypto market structure bill, advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support. This development aims to clarify digital asset regulation by assigning oversight to the CFTC and SEC, potentially boosting institutional participation. Bitcoin saw a…