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Crypto prime broker FalconX is partnering with Swiss digital-asset bank Sygnum to launch a tokenized credit product aimed at institutional investors. The structure is designed to channel institutional capital into blockchain-based credit markets. The
Amid continued tensions in the Middle East, the US said Iran’s military action has not escalated to the level of a full-scale war. It also emphasized that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is continuing normally. Odaily, a US media outlet focused
Crypto exchange Kraken is expanding cash withdrawal services through a partnership with global remittance company MoneyGram, strengthening payment infrastructure for everyday crypto use. Cointelegraph, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported
The US said it does not want a broader military conflict even as tensions rise over control of the Strait of Hormuz. It also suggested responsibility for managing the waterway could soon be shifted to the international community. Walter Bloomberg, an
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm has raised a new $2.2 billion fund, signaling a shift toward infrastructure tied to real-world use rather than speculative growth. Forbes reported on May 5 that a16z Crypto raised the money through its fift
Sequans Communications, a France-listed telecommunications company, has sold part of its Bitcoin holdings, signaling a change in how it manages digital assets as part of its treasury strategy. BitcoinTreasuries.net wrote on X on May 5 that Sequans Co
Bitcoin is extending its gains even as expectations for US interest-rate cuts fade, adding to the view that macro factors are exerting less influence on the cryptocurrency. CoinDesk reported on May 5 that major global financial institutions are incre
Israel is consulting with the US while keeping open the possibility of additional military action against Iran as tensions in the Middle East rise again, crypto-focused media outlet Odaily reported on May 5. An Israeli source told Odaily that a cease
The timeline for advancing the CLARITY Act, a US bill to regulate digital-asset market structure, may slip. While disagreements over stablecoin rules have eased somewhat, political obstacles and debate over key provisions are still slowing the bill.
Coinbase, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is cutting about 14% of its workforce as it restructures the company around an AI-focused operating model. On May 5, Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, an email
Digital-asset investment products recorded $117.8 million in net inflows last week, extending their streak of weekly inflows to five. The weekly gain, however, was driven by a sharp turnaround at the end of the week after investor sentiment remained
International oil prices fell during intraday trading, giving back part of their recent gains. According to cryptocurrency-focused media outlet Odaily on May 5, West Texas Intermediate crude fell 2.00% intraday to $104.09 a barrel on data platform Ga
Iraq has sharply cut crude prices to attract demand amid mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The offer comes with a requirement that cargoes pass through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the terms also reflect the risks tied to the rou
South Korea’s crypto industry has asked regulators to reconsider a plan to expand travel rule requirements to transactions below 1 million won ($720), the Herald Economy reported on May 5. According to the report, 27 domestic virtual asset service pr
Bitcoin’s recent price pullback was driven more by investors trimming exposure to risk assets than by fears that advances in quantum computing could undermine cryptographic security. A Grayscale report published on May 5 said the decline in Bitcoin r
The odds of a US digital-asset market-structure bill passing in 2026 have increased, according to Polymarket. Uncertainty remains, however, as banks and the crypto industry continue to clash over stablecoin rules. Data from prediction-market platform
UK-listed Smarter Web Company bought 27 more Bitcoin, extending its long-term holding strategy. The purchase reflects the continuing trend of companies accumulating Bitcoin as a treasury asset. On May 5, the company wrote on X, formerly known as Twit
Europe's payment infrastructure needs a digital overhaul, with the Bank of Italy calling for a review of a shift to a tokenized euro-based payments system. Solid Intel, a digital-asset news channel, reported on May 5 that the Bank of Italy said the E
US banks and the crypto industry remain at odds over the CLARITY Act, a digital-asset market structure bill under discussion in Congress. Banking groups say the legislation does not do enough to protect deposits. Cointelegraph reported on May 5 that
Bitcoin briefly rose above $80,000. As of 11:48 p.m., Bitcoin was trading at $80,251 on Binance's USDT market, up 1.96% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it was quoted at about $85,800. Meanwhile, the kimchi premium for major cryptocurrencies including B
K Wave Media, a US-listed media company, has abandoned its Bitcoin treasury strategy and shifted to investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking a sharp pivot away from crypto. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that the company disclose
The probability that a US bill setting market-structure rules for digital assets will pass this year has climbed above 50%, reflecting expectations that policy uncertainty will ease. On May 4, prediction market Polymarket put the odds that the Digita
Katie Haun, the crypto investor and former Andreessen Horowitz partner, has raised $1 billion through new venture funds, expanding a strategy centered on digital assets and artificial intelligence. Bloomberg reported on May 4 that Haun Ventures raise
A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could send US gasoline prices to $5 a gallon, adding to uncertainty across energy markets. US gasoline prices have climbed to about $4.46 a gallon from roughly $2.98 before the conflict, according to Walter
US Treasury officials continued their hardline rhetoric on Iran's energy flows and the response around the Strait of Hormuz. Markets are watching a fresh escalation in geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg reported on X on Ma
Coinbase is set to begin spot trading of the Billions (BILL) token, with the launch contingent on liquidity conditions. Coinbase Markets wrote on X on May 4 that it plans to start BILL spot trading later in the day. The BILL-USD trading pair will lau
The US government underscored its control over the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed a hard-line stance amid tensions with Iran. Crypto-focused media outlet Odaily reported on May 4 that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has “absolute con
Ondo Finance is joining an industry working group led by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. to help develop tokenization services for US capital-market infrastructure. In a post on X on May 4, Ondo said it had been selected for the DTCC working gr
Bitmine, the world’s largest corporate holder of Ether, bought another 101,745 ETH over the past week, raising its total holdings to 5,180,131 ETH. That equals 4.29% of Ether’s circulating supply of 120.7 million tokens. A PR Newswire release on May
World Liberty Financial, a crypto project linked to US President Donald Trump's family, has filed a countersuit against Justin Sun, Fortune reported, as the clash between the two sides escalates into a legal dispute. World Liberty Financial filed a d