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Meta taps Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for $13B Texas data center financing
Meta is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan on roughly $13 billion in financing for its El Paso data center campus, per a May 4 report. The package is mostly debt with a smaller equity slice. It could become one of the largest single-site digital infrastructure financings on record, though below Meta’s $27 billion Hyperion...
Tue, May 5
Aave challenges $71M freeze as DeFi recovery collides with North Korea claims
Aave is asking a U.S. court to unfreeze about $71 million in ETH that is locked on Arbitrum.
Tue, May 5
Crypto scammers weaponize Telegram Mini Apps for fake platforms
FEMITBOT, a large-scale scam network, is using Telegram's Mini App feature to run fake crypto platforms, impersonate brands, and send out harmful malware.
Tue, May 5
CLARITY Act odds rise to 68% as Washington power shift clouds crypto future
The chances of the CLARITY Act becoming law have risen to about 68% as confidence grows in clearer U.S. crypto regulation.
Mon, May 4
Shirtum crypto fraud case could top €24M as footballers face complaint
A Barcelona court is investigating fraud claims against six former Sevilla FC football players in connection with the Shirtum crypto project.
Mon, May 4
Why is GameStop's stock crashing again, and what's the fate of its crypto holdings?
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is falling again because its new plan is not small nor easy to finance. The retailer wants to buy eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $56 billion, while GameStop itself is worth less than $12 billion. That is why traders are not treating this like a clean...
Mon, May 4
Palantir beats earnings with $1.63 billion in revenue as adjusted EPS hits $0.33
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) beat Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations on Monday, reporting $1.633 billion in revenue and adjusted EPS of $0.33. Analysts tracked by LSEG had expected $1.54 billion in revenue and $0.28 in adjusted earnings per share, so the company cleared both numbers. Palantir’s overall sales rose 85% year over year and 16% from the...
Mon, May 4
Colorado retreats from sweeping AI bias law in shift toward lighter-touch rules
Colorado lawmakers are moving to roll back a landmark artificial intelligence law before it ever takes effect, underscoring how difficult it has been for U.S. regulators to sustain broad oversight of rapidly evolving technology. A bill introduced in the state legislature would repeal and replace the 2024 measure signed by Governor Jared Polis, scaling back...
Mon, May 4
Aave moves to unfreeze $73 million in ETH as court battle complicates Kelp DAO recovery
Aave LLC is asking a U.S. federal court to lift a restraining order that has frozen roughly $73 million in Ether (ETH) recovered after the Kelp DAO exploit. In an emergency motion filed on May 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the lending protocol said the funds should...
Mon, May 4
China, Indonesia have launched a QR payment system that skips the US dollar
China and Indonesia have created a shared QR code payment system, allowing shoppers in both countries to pay with their own money, eliminating the need for a dollar. The initiative is part of a bigger Chinese effort to integrate Southeast Asian economies and undercut the US dollar’s influence in global trade. According to the new...
Mon, May 4
Fed's Williams says the U.S. economy is entering a more uncertain phase
New York Federal Reserve President John C. Williams said the U.S. economy is entering a more uncertain phase, with risks increasing on both sides of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate, which is to keep inflation under control while sustaining a strong labor market. “Right now, the future is difficult to see, and the risks to...
Mon, May 4
Payward, Kraken's parent company escalates $25M fraud with former partner, CEO
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, filed a second amended complaint today, May 4, 2026, alleging that former custody partner Etana and its CEO Dion Brandon Russell misappropriated over $25 million in customer reserve funds through what the filing called a “Ponzi-like” scheme. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court...
Mon, May 4
Hong Kong woman loses $153,240 in WeChat crypto scam
Hong Kong police said on Monday that a woman in her 40s lost HK$1.2 million or ~US$153,240 to a crypto investment scam that was set up through WeChat.
Mon, May 4
Moscow Exchange to add indices for another four cryptocurrencies
The main market for stocks in Russia, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), will launch indices for another four cryptocurrencies this month, including those of Ripple and Binance. The platform already publishes indices for Bitcoin and Ethereum and plans to expand the list further by adding altcoins like Dogecoin and Cardano. It uses the indices to issue...
Mon, May 4
Monero price prediction 2026-2032: Should you buy XMR now?
Key takeaways: Monero (XMR) stands out in the crypto space for its strong focus on privacy and decentralization of transactions, particularly within the monero network, making it one of the leading privacy focused cryptocurrencies. This makes it a popular choice for privacy advocates and those prioritizing security. The Monero ecosystem constantly evolves, marked by significant...
Mon, May 4
Kalshi has implemented new techniques to keep minors off its website
Prediction Market Platform Kalshi has implemented new techniques to keep minors off its website. This comes after years of ignoring a common loophole in which young people used their parents’ identities to sign up. The announcement was made by CEO Tarek Mansour at the Semafor World Economy Summit. Resolving this issue has severe financial and...
Mon, May 4
DTCC assembles a working group to develop its new tokenization service
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) received a No-Action Letter from the SEC last year, clearing it to operate a tokenization service for three years. DTCC is building its tokenization service with a working group of over 50 major financial firms, including digital asset issuers, brokerages, banks and many more. What is the DTCC...
Mon, May 4
World Liberty Financial takes Justin Sun to court over claims
President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLF) filed a defamation lawsuit against defendant Justin Sun, a billionaire investor.
Mon, May 4
CLARITY Act faces new pressure from Ohio Senate race
The battle for the open Senate seat for the state of Ohio could impact the chances of the CLARITY Act.
Mon, May 4
David Sacks says AI boom is helping drive U.S. growth
David Sacks, former White House AI & Crypto Czar, recently stated that AI has become a core driver of economic growth in the United States.
Mon, May 4
