Cryptopolitan
33261 Articles
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.
Our team includes seasoned journalists, industry experts, and passionate crypto enthusiasts who are committed to delivering high-quality news.
Cryptopolitan is continuously expanding its network and offerings to reach a global audience across the cryptocurrency, AI, gaming, blockchain and web3 markets.
TeraWulf’s $21 million HPC revenue surpasses bitcoin mining for first time in Q1
TeraWulf’s transition from bitcoin miner to AI infrastructure operator crossed an important milestone in the first quarter of 2026, as revenue from its high-performance computing (HPC) hosting business surpassed income generated from mining cryptocurrency for the first time. The company reported $21 million in HPC lease revenue during the quarter, compared with roughly $13 million...
Fri, May 8
Shanghai launches blockchain trading platform as commodity index drops 4.81%
The SSE Commodity Index dropped to about 7,468 points on May 8, 2026. Compared to last year, this was over 5% less. To deal with falling prices, Shanghai is launching new initiatives. The city has introduced a blockchain platform for bulk commodity trading, aiming to boost growth and modernize trade across the Yangtze River Delta....
Fri, May 8
MegaETH launchs a token buyback program funded by yield from the USDm stablecoin
MegaETH Foundation shared on X on May 7 that it had completed its first token buyback, using all net rewards accrued from the USDm stablecoin issuer through the end of April. The foundation behind high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain MegaETH stated that the supply of USDm, its synthetic stablecoin that it created in partnership with...
Fri, May 8
SEC Chair Atkins pushes new framework for onchain markets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be preparing for its biggest crypto policy shift in years after Chairman Paul Atkins called for formal rulemaking aimed at decentralized finance platforms and blockchain-based trading systems. Speaking Friday at the Special Competitive Studies Project AI+ Expo in Washington, Atkins said existing securities rules were written for traditional...
Fri, May 8
LIVE: Trump secures chip manufacturing deal for Intel with Apple, stock rallies along with govt stake
Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary chip-making agreement after more than a year of talks. Intel could make chips for some Apple devices, but the exact products are still not clear. The Trump administration’s Intel stake helped push the talks forward and is now worth $56.5 billion. Intel stock jumped 14%, while the S&P...
Fri, May 8
Polygon price prediction 2026-2032: Will POL recover its ATH soon?
Key Takeaways: Polygon, an Ethereum side chain and layer two scaling solution, has experienced substantial uptake by enterprises and industries in the last year. Consequently, numerous analysts eagerly anticipate the future valuation of its native cryptocurrency, POL. This raises the question: Can POL’s price reach $1? This forecast for Polygon’s price examines factors such as...
Fri, May 8
Thai firm OBON Corp lands in US probe over Nvidia chip flows to China
Thai company OBON Corp has been named as a key intermediary in an alleged $2.5B scheme to divert restricted Nvidia AI servers through Thailand into China.
Fri, May 8
Bybit introduces 24/7 TradFi perpetual contracts trading for dozens of U.S. stocks and global ETFs
Bybit has expanded its perpetual contracts offerings this week, adding 7 new TradiFi assets, including USDT-quoted perpetual contracts with 10x leverage. The new Bybit TradiFi perpetual contracts listings include Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA), Circle (CRCL), Invesco (QQQ), and iShares (EWJ & EWY). Bybit now allows traders to build portfolios including AI-infrastructure and digital assets giants,...
Fri, May 8
Polygon faces major blow as Polymarket migration odds climb
Polymarket will cease operating its leading prediction market on the Polygon network before 2026 ends, according to traders placing bets on Predict.fun.
Fri, May 8
Problems pile up for LayerZero amid fresh memecoin trading accusations
LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging platform, is facing new accusations of operations security (OPSEC) failures. According to reports, its production multisig signing keys traded McPepes memecoin on Uniswap. Per the allegations, which were made public on May 8, 2026, faults were directed to key management techniques used by blockchain infrastructure companies. What happened with LayerZero’s 2-of-5...
Fri, May 8
Which AI Crypto Trading Bot Is Best in 2026? 11 Platforms Ranked
The AI crypto trading bot market in 2026 is no longer driven by hype alone. What started as a niche category dominated by grid bots and copy-trading tools has evolved into a much larger shift inside digital asset markets: automation is becoming infrastructure. That shift is accelerating. The continued expansion of spot Bitcoin ETFs, rising...
Fri, May 8
Samsung is expanding its workforce for its robotics unit
South Korea’s tech giant Samsung is beefing up its staff to expand its robotics and AI businesses, ahead of its 2030 mission of transitioning its production lines to AI-driven. Samsung Electronics quietly began recruiting talent in-house last month for its robotics division Future Robotics Task Force, with applications expected to close Friday. The company is...
Fri, May 8
New Dubai-based mystery figure emerges as mastermind of Zondacrypto collapse
An obscure figure, believed to have actually run the recently failed European exchange Zondacrypto, is now reportedly hiding in Dubai. Direct losses from the crash of the coin trading platform, one of the largest in its region, approach $100 million, but the total is likely higher. Zondacrypto’s real boss identified in Poland The chief executive...
Fri, May 8
Sonic price prediction 2026-2032: Will S reach $1 soon?
Key takeaways: Sonic is a high-performance EVM Layer 1 blockchain built for DeFi applications, offering up to 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality. The network introduced its Fee Monetization (FeeM) program, allowing developers to earn up to 90% of the fees generated by their applications. Sonic also features a native Ethereum bridge called the Sonic Gateway,...
Fri, May 8
TSMC and Sony form new joint venture to develop next-gen camera sensors
TSMC (NYSE: TSM) and Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced they are working together on building advanced camera sensors in Japan. It marks a shift for Sony as it faces challenges in its video game division, The two major technology companies said they intend to create a new partnership focused on developing and making the next wave...
Fri, May 8
Algorand price prediction 2026-2032: Is a resurgence possible?
Key takeaways: Algorand’s capabilities make it an interesting prospect for investors and developers interested in smart contracts and blockchain interoperability. Will ALGO go up? Can it reach $10? Where will ALGO be in 5 years? We explore these and more in our Cryptopolitan price prediction. Overview Cryptocurrency Algorand Symbol ALGO Current Algorand price $0.1298 Market...
Fri, May 8
IMF raises alert as advanced AI tools threaten global financial stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning regarding the danger being posed by the sophisticated nature of AI. In the IMF’s 7 May 2026 blog, newer AI models offer a pathway to bypass any financial guardrails put in place. To them, this would be disastrous to financial markets. The IMF has made clear...
Fri, May 8
Chinese rivals roll out competing models as Tesla shows signs of growth
Tesla’s China production factory showed strong results compared to 2025. However, these recent numbers signal American automakers are also losing ground as Chinese rivals step up with new launches. The company’s Shanghai plant shipped 79,478 vehicles in April, which marked a 36% jump from April 2025. These numbers include both cars sold within China and...
Fri, May 8
Exclusive: Fahmi Syed says Midnight can fix the problem JP Morgan, Goldman and Citi are creating
Cryptopolitan sat down for a chat with Fahmi Syed, President of Midnight Foundation, at Consensus Miami, where he told Karnika E. Yashwant, better known as Mr. KEY, founder and CEO of KEY Difference Media, that every bank on Wall Street wants its own lane, but clients still need to deal across the whole road. Fahmi...
Fri, May 8
Cronos price prediction 2026-2032: Will CRO reach $1?
Key takeaways Cronos (CRO) is the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos chain, a decentralized, open-source blockchain created by Crypto.com, a leading payment, trading, and financial services platform. CRO functions as a utility token, enabling real-time, low-cost transactions and supporting the next generation of decentralized applications and crypto assets. The Cronos cross-chain mainnet beta highlights a...
Fri, May 8
