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  • MAY 12, 2026 (2)

  • Altcoins Nidhi Kolhapur May 12, 2026 05:51 UTC

    Upbit Lists Venice Token (VVV) With KRW, BTC, and USDT Pairs

    Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, announced it will list Venice Token on May 12, 2026, at 16:00 local time. Trading will open with KRW, BTC, and USDT pairs, while deposits and withdrawals will only support the Base network. VVV powers Venice AI, a privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform aiming to combine decentralized technology with secure AI services. The listing could boost liquidity and exposure for the token as Korean investor interest in AI-related crypto projects continues to grow.

  • Clarity Act News Updates Nidhi Kolhapur May 12, 2026 10:19 UTC

    U.S. Senate Pushes Forward Major Crypto Clarity Bill

    U.S. lawmakers have released updated text for the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill aimed at creating clear regulations for digital assets. Led by Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott and Senator Cynthia Lummis, the proposal follows months of bipartisan negotiations with regulators, financial institutions, and industry leaders. The bill seeks to protect consumers, combat illicit finance, and provide regulatory certainty for crypto businesses. If passed, it could significantly boost U.S. crypto innovation and strengthen America’s position as a global digital asset leader.

  • MAY 11, 2026 (6)

  • Qadir AK May 11, 2026 10:07 UTC

    Crypto.com Becomes First UAE-Approved Crypto Payments Provider

    Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider in the UAE to receive a Stored Value Facilities license from the Central Bank of the UAE. The approval allows the company to launch crypto payment services for Dubai government fees through its partnership with Dubai Finance. Payments will settle in UAE dirhams or approved stablecoins under a regulated framework. The milestone strengthens the UAE’s push toward a cashless economy and positions Dubai as a global leader in the adoption of regulated digital assets.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK May 11, 2026 10:04 UTC

    Australia Plans Major Crypto Tax Shake-Up

    Australia is reportedly preparing its biggest capital gains tax overhaul in decades, with plans to remove the 50% tax discount for crypto investors holding assets over 12 months. The proposal, expected in the 2027 budget, would replace the current system with a full inflation-indexed tax model on real gains. If implemented, effective tax rates on long-term crypto profits could jump from roughly 23.5% to nearly 47%. The change may reshape investor behavior, trigger earlier profit-taking, and impact Australia’s broader crypto and investment markets.


  • Economy Qadir AK May 11, 2026 08:18 UTC

    Fed’s $7.58 Billion Market Injection Sparks Panic Ahead of Open

    The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to inject $7.587 billion into financial markets before the opening bell, as rising oil prices and extreme volatility pressure global investors. The move aims to stabilize liquidity and prevent sudden market disruptions after fears of an escalating energy crisis triggered sharp reactions across stocks, bonds, and commodities. Traders now worry that deeper economic stress could follow if inflation surges again. Markets will closely watch oil prices, Fed signals, and investor sentiment for signs of what comes next.


  • Crypto news Qadir AK May 11, 2026 07:03 UTC

    Tokenized Gold Trading Volume Surpasses 2025 Total in Q1

    Tokenized gold products generated $90.7 billion in spot trading volume during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the entire 2025 total of $84.6 billion, according to CoinGecko data. The market continues to be dominated by PAX Gold and Tether Gold, reflecting rising investor demand for blockchain-based exposure to physical gold. The surge highlights growing adoption of tokenized real-world assets as traders increasingly seek 24/7 liquidity and digital alternatives to traditional commodity markets.


  • Altcoins Qadir AK May 11, 2026 06:47 UTC

    TRUMP Token Team Moves $12M Worth of Tokens to Custody Platforms

    Official Trump developers transferred roughly $12.09 million worth of TRUMP tokens to Fireblocks before the funds were later deposited into BitGo, according to Arkham monitoring data. The transfer originated from a wallet reportedly holding around $1.86 billion in TRUMP tokens. While the purpose of the movement remains unclear, large token transfers to custodial platforms often attract trader attention due to potential implications for liquidity management, institutional custody, or possible exchange-related activity.


  • Altcoins Qadir AK May 11, 2026 06:16 UTC

    Sui Plans Confidential Transactions as 108.7M SUI Tokens Get Staked

    Sui announced plans to launch native confidential transactions later this year, enabling private payments where only senders and receivers can view transaction details while preserving institutional compliance. The network said the feature is designed to support up to 866 transactions per second alongside upcoming free stablecoin transfers. Separately, Nasdaq-listed Sui Group Holdings staked 108.7 million SUI tokens — around 2.7% of circulating supply, locking a significant amount of tokens into long-term positions and reinforcing confidence in the ecosystem’s growth trajectory.

  • MAY 9, 2026 (3)

  • Artificial Intelligence Qadir AK May 9, 2026 11:09 UTC

    IREN Surges After $3.4B NVIDIA AI Cloud Deal

    IREN announced a massive $3.4 billion AI cloud infrastructure agreement with NVIDIA, including an option for NVIDIA to invest up to $2.1 billion in equity. The partnership triggered explosive trading activity, with IREN’s NASDAQ trading volume surpassing AUD $10 billion in a single session. Bernstein also initiated coverage on the company with a $100 price target following the announcement. The deal positions IREN as a growing player in AI cloud infrastructure amid surging institutional demand for high-performance computing capacity.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK May 9, 2026 06:21 UTC

    Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 16,492 BTC

    Coinbase revealed during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it purchased $88 million worth of Bitcoin in the first quarter, increasing its corporate reserves to 16,492 BTC. The exchange added 1,103 BTC since its previous disclosure, bringing the total value of its holdings to roughly $1.3 billion at current market prices. The move highlights continued institutional confidence in Bitcoin as major crypto firms increasingly strengthen treasury exposure despite broader market volatility.

  • Ethereum Qadir AK May 9, 2026 06:03 UTC

    Ethereum’s Share of DeFi TVL Drops to 54%

    Ethereum has seen its dominance in DeFi Total Value Locked decline from 63.5% at the start of 2025 to around 54%, according to DeFiLlama data cited by CryptoSlate. Despite losing market share to competing blockchain ecosystems, Ethereum remains the largest DeFi network with approximately $45.4 billion in TVL. The shift highlights growing competition from alternative Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms as users increasingly diversify liquidity and on-chain activity across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

  • MAY 8, 2026 (10)

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK May 8, 2026 12:12 UTC

    Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Campaign Fails to Reach Referendum Threshold

    A campaign pushing the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin in its reserves is expected to lapse after supporters failed to gather the 100,000 signatures required for a national referendum. According to Reuters, crypto advocates collected only around half the needed signatures. The Swiss National Bank has repeatedly opposed the proposal, arguing that cryptocurrencies remain too volatile and lack sufficient liquidity to meet the standards required for national reserve assets.

  • Clarity Act News Updates Nidhi Kolhapur May 12, 2026 12:16 UTC

    Ethereum Struggles as Traders Await CLARITY Act Catalyst

    Ethereum continues to underperform against Bitcoin as traders remain cautious amid regulatory uncertainty surrounding the proposed CLARITY Act. Market sentiment suggests ETH could face additional downside before a potential reversal tied to the bill’s approval, reflecting a possible “sell the rumor, buy the news” setup. Analysts note that Bitcoin previously bottomed during major geopolitical uncertainty, and some traders now expect a similar capitulation phase for Ethereum before stronger accumulation returns.

  • Crypto news Qadir AK May 8, 2026 11:54 UTC

    U.S. Treasury Executes $4B Debt Buyback to Boost Market Liquidity

    The United States Department of the Treasury conducted a $4 billion debt buyback as part of broader efforts to improve market liquidity and stabilize trading conditions. The operation follows another $4 billion repurchase targeting 10- to 20-year bonds on May 7, with total buyback activity for the week reaching roughly $6 billion. The Treasury has outlined plans for approximately $38 billion in liquidity support during the second quarter, signaling continued intervention to maintain smooth functioning across U.S. bond markets.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK May 8, 2026 11:29 UTC

    Crypto Whale Builds $16.7M Bet on TON, NEAR, and AI Tokens

    A major crypto whale identified as 0x84b3 has accumulated roughly $16.7 million in long positions across high-beta AI, privacy, and infrastructure tokens. On-chain data from Hypurrscan shows the wallet holding large positions in NEAR Protocol, Starknet, Monero, and Toncoin, alongside smaller allocations in AZTEC and Pump.fun. The positioning suggests growing speculative appetite for AI-linked, scalable, and privacy-focused crypto ecosystems.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK May 8, 2026 11:27 UTC

    Upbit Lists Pharos (PROS) on KRW, BTC and USDT Markets

    Upbit will list Pharos trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT on May 8, expanding access to the emerging Layer 1 project. Pharos is an EVM-compatible blockchain built on an asynchronous BFT-based proof-of-stake consensus mechanism designed to improve scalability and network efficiency. The listing on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange could increase liquidity and market visibility for PROS as competition among Layer 1 ecosystems continues to intensify.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK May 8, 2026 11:24 UTC

    Bitcoin Open Interest Records Biggest Surge of 2026

    Bitcoin open interest has posted its strongest increase of 2026, surpassing levels seen during Bitcoin’s previous all-time high formation. The surge signals renewed trader activity in futures markets, despite funding rates remaining broadly negative in recent weeks. Binance continues to dominate derivatives trading with roughly 34% market share and $2.5 billion in average monthly open interest, followed by Gate.io and Bybit. Analysts say the trend reflects returning market optimism, though rising leverage also increases liquidation risks and potential volatility.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK May 8, 2026 07:45 UTC

    Bithumb Expands Into Vietnam With New Crypto Exchange Partnership

    Bithumb has signed an agreement with SSID, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest securities firm SSI, to launch a digital asset exchange in Vietnam. The partnership will focus on crypto wallets, custody, compliance, security, risk management, and product development. Subject to regulatory approval, Bithumb could also make a strategic investment in the venture. The move highlights growing competition among Asian exchanges to expand into emerging crypto markets with developing digital asset regulations.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK May 8, 2026 06:31 UTC

    Coinbase Is Down After AWS Infrastructure Failure Disrupts Trading

    Coinbase experienced major service disruptions after increased temperatures impacted the use1-az4 Availability Zone in Amazon’s AWS US-EAST-1 region. The exchange confirmed it would gradually restore operations by first placing all markets into “Cancel Only” mode before re-enabling trading. The outage came shortly after Coinbase reported weaker-than-expected earnings, intensifying scrutiny over the platform’s infrastructure resilience. The incident also highlighted the risks of heavy reliance on centralized cloud providers during periods of elevated crypto market activity.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK May 8, 2026 06:22 UTC

    $2B in Bitcoin & Ethereum Options Set to Expire on May 8th

    Around 20,000 Bitcoin options worth $1.6 billion and 182,000 Ethereum options worth $410 million are set to expire on May 8. Bitcoin’s put-call ratio stands at 0.73 with a max pain level of $79,500, while Ethereum’s ratio is 0.93 with max pain at $2,350. Despite Bitcoin’s rally toward $82,000 this week, implied volatility and options activity remain muted, signaling cautious sentiment and a broader market consolidation phase rather than aggressive speculative positioning.

  • Stablecoin Qadir AK May 8, 2026 06:17 UTC

    Tether Freezes $515M in USDT Across Ethereum and Tron

    Tether has frozen roughly $515 million worth of USDT across TRON and Ethereum over the past 30 days, according to BlockSec’s USDT Freeze Tracker. The blacklist action affected 371 wallet addresses, including 329 on Tron and 42 on Ethereum. Most frozen funds were located on Tron, totaling about $506 million, while Ethereum accounted for approximately $8.73 million. The move highlights Tether’s increasing enforcement activity and growing focus on compliance and illicit transaction monitoring.

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