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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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CertiK projects roughly 130 wrench attacks by 2026
Incidents of physical crypto attacks on investors are skyrocketing around the world, in what CertiK calls a “significantly underreported phenomenon.” In a study published Friday, blockchain security firm CertiK disclosed there have been 34 verified physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders in just the first four months of 2026. These assaults are referred to as “wrench...
Sat, May 9
Rocket Pool price prediction 2026-2032: Is RPL a good investment?
Key takeaways: Unlike traditional staking services, Rocket Pool allows users to pool their Ethereum (ETH) to run validator nodes on the Ethereum network. Thus, participants can participate in the staking process without requiring the full 32 ETH to run a validator node. Furthermore, Rocket Pool introduces the concept of “rETH” tokens, which are issued to...
Sat, May 9
Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum at $12,000 while Bitmine sits on billions in paper losse
Tom Lee has projected that Ethereum could climb to $12,000 by the end of 2026, delivering one of the most bullish forecasts unveiled during the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami. Speaking during a keynote session, the Bitmine Immersion Technologies chairman outlined an optimistic outlook for the broader digital asset market, while mentioning the firm’s ambitious...
Sat, May 9
UK regulator posts 38 warnings in seven days amid fintech crackdown
The FCA flagged 38 unauthorized and clone firms in one week. UK consumers should check the regulator's warning list before dealing with any financial firm.
Sat, May 9
Trump Media lost $406 million in Q1 2026
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), the company behind Truth Social, reported a net loss of $406 million for the first quarter of 2026, driven almost entirely by a sharp fall in cryptocurrency prices. The parent company of Truth Social, Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) lost a net of $406 million in Q1...
Sat, May 9
Crypto oversight split heads to Senate panel vote
Senate Banking Committee poised to take critical vote toward crypto legislation that would establish an outline of federal regulations for digital asset firms.
Sat, May 9
Anthropic claims it shut down Claude’s blackmail risk
Anthropic announced on Friday that Claude no longer engages in blackmail during its core safety assessment for AI agents.
Sat, May 9
BTC miners signal commitment to AI pivot in latest quarterly disclosures
The latest rounds of disclosures made across the week have revealed that publicly traded miners are selling mined BTC to fund operations.
Sat, May 9
Former Singapore naval officer sentenced to 82 months for stealing $2.3 million in crypto from friend
Zhang Rongxuan, a former captain in Singapore's Naval Diving Unit, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for stealing crypto from a known associate.
Sat, May 9
Beijing court jails two for selling personal data records as targeted crypto crimes spike globally
The Haidian District People's Court handed down prison sentences and fines to suspects accused of selling citizens' data.
Sat, May 9
LayerZero Labs open letter attempts to explain failures around KelpDAO hack
LayerZero Labs released an open letter explaining its failures in communication and operations following the KelpDAO hack by the Lazarus Group. The cyberattack did not affect LayerZero Labs’ protocol but did affect its internal systems, leading the firm to acknowledge mistakes in previous operations. LayerZero Labs released its apology letter on May 8, 2026. LayerZero...
Sat, May 9
FBI, UAE shut down nine same centers, arrest 276 suspects in international sting
The FBI, along with UAE officials, has run an extensive international law enforcement operation targeting fraud schemes involving crypto that targeted US citizens, causing losses totaling millions of dollars. According to reports, this crackdown led to 276 arrests, shut down 9 scam centers, and rescued thousands of trafficked individuals who were coerced into forced labor. ...
Sat, May 9
Moscow Exchange to launch futures contracts on SOL, XRP, TRX
The largest stock market in Russia, the Moscow Exchange, is going to launch futures contracts for more major cryptocurrencies in May. The new products, based on recently announced indices for Solana (SOL), Ripple’s XRP and Tron (TRX), will expand the platform’s crypto derivative offerings. Well over 60,000 clients of the exchange have already traded such...
Sat, May 9
dYdX price prediction 2026- 2032: Will dYdX recover its ATH soon?
Key Takeaways: The dYdX exchange captured significant attention last year. The platform aimed to migrate its existing dYdX tokens from Ethereum to this new mainnet. However, in the fall of 2024, the platform disclosed that it was reducing its workforce by 35%. As dYdX’s on-chain activities surge, questions arise, such as: “Does dYdX have the...
Sat, May 9
Venezuela’s crypto mining ban could be solving a power crisis
Venezuela's electricity demand hit 15,579 megawatts on May 7, 2026, amid a heat wave and what the government calls continued economic growth.
Sat, May 9
Arthur Hayes predicts that '99% of altcoins' will definitely crash to zero, says that's okay
Arthur Hayes told the Consensus Miami 2026 crowd that most altcoins are not built to survive, and 99% of what he called “shitcoins” could crash to zero, but it is not a death sentence for crypto. Arthur said that’s because its simply a cycle of market life, and compared it to all the massive crashes...
Sat, May 9
Cosmos price prediction 2026-2032: Will ATOM recover ATH?
Key takeaways: Cosmos (ATOM) is a blockchain ecosystem that facilitates interoperability among independent blockchains. Co-founded by Jae Kwon and Ethan Buchman in 2014, Cosmos aims to create a decentralized network of blockchains that can communicate and transact seamlessly. Its main components include the Cosmos Hub, the central chain, and multiple “zones” that operate under their...
Fri, May 8
U.S. crypto banking charter rush reshapes global financial access
More cryptocurrency firms are moving closer to the heart of the U.S. banking system, with a growing number of applications for federal trust bank charters. More than a dozen crypto and fintech companies have either applied for or secured conditional national trust bank charters from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...
Fri, May 8
Pendle price prediction 2026-2032: Is PENDLE a good investment?
Key takeaways: Pendle (PENDLE) is innovating in the DeFi space by enabling future yield trading. This unique approach helps users maximize returns through advanced smart contracts and seamless integration with other DeFi platforms. Pendle’s recent progress, such as smart contract updates and strategic partnerships, marks its growth and commitment to innovation. Will these developments increase...
Fri, May 8
Wild bets on aliens and Christ’s return explode as prediction markets hit madison square garden
What was once a niche corner of the internet has landed in one of America’s most famous buildings. The bets being placed there now range from disease outbreaks to the return of Jesus Christ. Kalshi, which bills itself as the world’s largest prediction market, has signed a multi-year deal with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.,...
Fri, May 8
