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Institutional Crypto Momentum Grows As Standard Chartered Invests In GSR
Before Standard Chartered’s investment arm took a stake in GSR, the crypto market maker had already made a move of its own. GSR invested in Libeara last month — a tokenization platform backed by SC Ventures — designed to help financial institutions issue tokenized assets. Related Reading: Bitc...Bitcoinist
Tue, May 5
Ex-Ripple Exec Breaks Down The XRP To $10,000 Predictions, Is It Possible?
XRP has never lacked lofty price targets, but the latest comments around a possible move to $10,000 have led to a direct response from one of the most familiar voices in the Ripple ecosystem. David Schwartz, Ripple’s former chief technology officer and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledge...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
April 2026 Crypto Fundraising Report
Sharp Slowdown, Mega-Round Drought, and a 12-Month Capital Low $662.5MVC Capital 64VC Deals -74%MoM Capital -23%MoM Deals Published: May 01, 2026Coverage Period: April 01 – April 30, 2026Data Source: CryptoRank MCPReport Version: v1.0 1. Crypto Fundraising Trend MoM Crypto Fundraising Hits 12-Month Low as April Capital Plunges 74% April 2026 marked the weakest month in...Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 5
ChangeNOW brings its voice to Consensus Miami 2026 panel lineup
ChangeNow is making its presence felt at the Consensus Miami 2026, living up to its reputation beyond the exhibition floor. The ChangeNow team joined 2 consecutive panel discussions on May 6, organized by NOWNodes at the Miami Beach Convention Center’s “Meet Ups” zone. The NOWNodes panels aim to provide sharp perspectives on infrastructure resilience, tokenization,...Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 5
BREAKING – Layoff Shock: Coinbase To Eliminate 700 Jobs
American crypto exchange Coinbase will cut roughly 700 workers — about 14% of its global headcount — in a restructuring move the company says is driven by a slowing crypto market and a rapid shift toward AI-powered operations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Race Shifts: Strive Adds $34M BTC As St...Bitcoinist
Tue, May 5
AI systems might soon be capable of building themselves, says Anthropic co-founder
Anthropic’s co-founder Jack Clark has made a bold prediction that AI systems may be capable of rebuilding themselves from 2028. “I’m not sure society is ready,” he said. In a Substack published Monday, Clark precisely said there is 60% chance that AI becomes capable of recursive self-improvement by the end of 2028. “In other words,...Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 5
Morocco abandons total ban for regulation as crypto use defies authorities
Crypto adoption in Morocco has reached 16% of its population despite a decade-old ban on transactions with digital assets and recently increased scrutiny. The growing popularity of coins among Moroccans seems to have finally convinced their government to prepare to abandon full restrictions in favor of regulation. Proper oversight may replace ineffective prohibition The use...Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 5
Bitcoin Closes 2 Green Monthly Candles: Here’s What Historical Data Says Is Coming Next
Crypto analyst Max has cited historical data to provide insights into what could be next for Bitcoin, noting that it has closed two consecutive monthly candles in the green. Based on this historical data, BTC may be heading for a red month, except if this bear cycle turns out to be different. Bitcoi...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
Cardano Scaling Criticism Grows As Hoskinson Defends Leios Plan
Charles Hoskinson pushed back against criticism that Cardano prioritized governance over scaling, arguing that the network’s current roadmap reflects years of research rather than a delayed pivot. The dispute comes as Input Output’s latest treasury proposals put Leios, Peras, layer-2 infrastructure ...Bitcoinist
Tue, May 5
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP set to extend rebound, attracting capital through ETFs
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly rising on Tuesday, as observed with Bitcoin (BTC) steadying near $81,000 after reclaiming the pivotal $80,000 level as immediate support. Ethereum (ETH) is similarly in bullish hands, pushing into the $2,400 supply zone while Ripple (XRP) gains momentum above $1.41.
700 Jobs Gone: Coinbase’s Brutal Cuts Signal Something Is Wrong With The Crypto Market
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on Tuesday, May 5, that the company will reduce its workforce by approximately 14% — a move Armstrong described as “sudden and harsh” but necessary to position the exchange for what he called a new phase of AI-driven operations. Related Reading: Why...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
Top Ethereum Holder Makes Bold Move Says ETH Is Close to Generational Run, Here’s When
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest known Ethereum treasury company, acquired an additional 101,745 ETH last week for over $240 million, pushing total holdings to 5.18 million tokens — as Chairman Thomas “Tom” Lee declared that a new crypto cycle has quietly begun. ...Bitcoinist
Tue, May 5
Bitcoin Market Rocked By $1.6 Billion Wave Of Aggressive Selling
If Bitcoin closes above $80,000 on a daily candle, a short squeeze could send prices racing toward $82,230 — a level that hasn’t been tested in seven months. Related Reading: XRP Bulls Eye Breakout As Ripple Unveils 13,000 Bank Connections Worldwide That’s the scenario analysts are watch...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
Kraken’s Payward Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Custodian Etana, Alleging $25M Ponzi Plot
Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has filed a lawsuit against its very own crypto custodian, Etana Custody, and its CEO, Brandon Rusell, alleging that Etana misappropriated more than $25 million in client funds and operated what Payward characterizes as a “Ponzi-like” sc...Bitcoinist
Tue, May 5
Solana, TRON, XRP, and BNB Make Debut at Moscow Exchange, These Top Altcoins Will Follow
Russia’s Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes — tracking Solana, XRP, TRON, and BNB — starting May 13, 2026, marking the first time the country’s leading securities exchange has extended its regulated crypto benchmark suite beyond Bitcoin and Ether...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
Iran Launches Missiles At UAE — Bitcoin Price Barely Blinks
A fire broke out at a petroleum facility in Fujairah after Iran launched four ballistic missiles at the UAE, confirming what many feared — the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US was fracturing in real time. Related Reading: Satoshi’s 22,000 Wallets Could Make Quantum Attacks On Bitcoin Far Mo...NewsBTC
Tue, May 5
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