Max Schoening: Agency is key to professional success, AI is transforming product workflows, and the trend of designers coding is on the rise | Lenny’s Podcast
AI integration is transforming product development, making coding less intimidating and enhancing designer roles. The post Max Schoening: Agency is key to professional success, AI is transforming product workflows, and the trend of designers coding is on the rise | Lenny’s Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/3/2026, 1:11:12 PM
Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High
Following a week marked by an absence of both inflows and outflows, the stablecoin economy recorded $1.08 billion in inflows from April 26 through May 3. Data further indicates that, as of Sunday, the sector’s total market valuation stands at $321.759 billion, based on figures logged by defillama.com. Key Takeaways: Stablecoin market hits...
By Jamie Redman 5/3/2026, 1:10:20 PM
Oman mediates US-Iran talks, boosting diplomatic meeting prospects
Oman's mediation may enhance US-Iran diplomatic engagement, potentially stabilizing regional tensions and fostering future dialogue opportunities. The post Oman mediates US-Iran talks, boosting diplomatic meeting prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 1:05:53 PM
Hezbollah uses civilians as shields, complicating Israeli withdrawal plans
Hezbollah's tactics may prolong conflict, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting regional stability and Israeli withdrawal timelines. The post Hezbollah uses civilians as shields, complicating Israeli withdrawal plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 1:04:26 PM
Bitcoin Bulls Show Signs Of Exhaustion Around $78,000 — What’s Next?
Bitcoin had a modest start to May, with the flagship cryptocurrency rising as much as 3.5% on Friday. As of this writing, the premier cryptocurrency trades near $78,400, barely moving over the past day. Interestingly, a market pundit has explained how a perceived shift in Bitcoin’s investor behavior could be a major influence on the...
By Opeyemi Sule 5/3/2026, 1:00:33 PM
Mike Cagney’s second act: Turning blockchain into Wall Street’s new plumbing
Figure’s $1 billion month capped a years-long push to strip out middlemen from credit markets, bringing real-world assets, lending and even equities onchain.
By Will Canny 5/3/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Iran warns Strait of Hormuz could become “graveyard” for US amid rising tensions
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply, escalate military conflicts, and impact international trade stability. The post Iran warns Strait of Hormuz could become “graveyard” for US amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:51:43 PM
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raises record $6B fund
Founders Fund raised a record $6B vehicle led by late-stage deals, with Peter Thiel and insiders contributing $1.5B.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 12:50:38 PM
Local elections could threaten Starmer’s leadership amid Reform UK gains
Labour's potential losses to Reform UK could destabilize Starmer's leadership, prompting strategic shifts and impacting party unity. The post Local elections could threaten Starmer’s leadership amid Reform UK gains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:39:02 PM
US military aircraft surge towards Middle East amid Iran tensions
The increased US military presence in the Middle East heightens regional instability, potentially escalating conflicts and impacting global markets. The post US military aircraft surge towards Middle East amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:37:43 PM
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates with renewed strikes, dimming ceasefire hopes
The escalation reduces ceasefire prospects, potentially prolonging regional instability and impacting global geopolitical and economic dynamics. The post Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates with renewed strikes, dimming ceasefire hopes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:18:06 PM
We Asked AI How High Ripple (XRP) Can Go in May: The Answers Shocked Us
Can XRP continue with its decent recovery in May or will the bulls completely take over? Or, maybe there's another option.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/3/2026, 12:13:59 PM
US-Iran war impacts credit markets, dims 2026 Fed rate cut prospects
The US-Iran conflict heightens economic volatility, potentially delaying Fed rate cuts due to inflationary pressures and tighter credit. The post US-Iran war impacts credit markets, dims 2026 Fed rate cut prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:12:44 PM
BitMine’s 4.5M ETH stake strategy boosts confidence in $5,000 May target
BitMine's strategy may catalyze institutional adoption of Ethereum, enhancing its role as a macroeconomic hedge and store of value. The post BitMine’s 4.5M ETH stake strategy boosts confidence in $5,000 May target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:02:47 PM
Wall Street’s $292 billion risk-on rotation just created a new bullish setup for Bitcoin
Global equity funds pulled in over $15 billion in the week through Apr. 1, then $23.47 billion, $31.26 billion, and finally $48.72 billion in the week through Apr. 22. Global money-market funds simultaneously bled a $173.24 billion outflow in the week through Apr. 15, the biggest single-week exit from cash since at least September 2018. […] The...
By Gino Matos 5/3/2026, 12:00:47 PM
Iranian military official warns of likely conflict resumption with US
Escalating tensions may destabilize Iran's leadership, hinder diplomatic efforts, and impact regional security and global markets. The post Iranian military official warns of likely conflict resumption with US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 12:00:32 PM
Coinbase says crypto bill deal clears Senate path
Coinbase says a Senate deal on stablecoin rewards may clear the CLARITY Act’s path to markup after months of bank and crypto disputes today.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 11:59:00 AM
US deploys A-10 aircraft amid rising tensions in Iran-Israel conflict
The U.S. military's increased involvement may escalate regional tensions, potentially affecting Iran's defensive strategies and geopolitical stability. The post US deploys A-10 aircraft amid rising tensions in Iran-Israel conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:59:00 AM
China defies US sanctions, orders firms to ignore Iranian oil trade restrictions
China's defiance of US sanctions may escalate geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting global oil prices and complicating US-Iran relations. The post China defies US sanctions, orders firms to ignore Iranian oil trade restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:53:10 AM
US blockade strands 1.8M barrels of Iranian oil daily amid Hormuz tensions
The US blockade exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts with Iran. The post US blockade strands 1.8M barrels of Iranian oil daily amid Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:47:03 AM
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF captures $1.7B in April inflows amid easing tensions
Institutional interest in Bitcoin is rising, potentially stabilizing its price amid geopolitical shifts, yet skepticism about extreme price targets persists. The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF captures $1.7B in April inflows amid easing tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:39:55 AM
OPEC+ boosts oil production amid US-Israel-Iran tensions
Increased OPEC+ production amid geopolitical tensions may stabilize oil prices, but regional conflicts could still drive market volatility. The post OPEC+ boosts oil production amid US-Israel-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:33:49 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Inflows Below 1 Billion: Are Bears Exhausted?
Shiba Inu exchange inflows are slowing down, triggering a potential recovery sooner than anticipated.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/3/2026, 11:31:00 AM
XRP Bulls Eye Breakout As Ripple Unveils 13,000 Bank Connections Worldwide
Ripple’s own top engineer has thrown cold water on one of the XRP community’s most persistent theories — that the company’s 1,700 non-disclosure agreements are hiding secret, large-scale adoption plans. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Path To $100K May Happen Before Anyone Understands Why: Analyst Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz said those NDAs...
By Christian Encila 5/3/2026, 11:30:30 AM
Crypto market update: Algorand jumps while Bitcoin and XRP stay range-bound
Bitcoin stalled near $79K as traders weighed the FOMC decision, Iran tension and XRP’s range, while Algorand led altcoin gains.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 11:30:00 AM
Top trending altcoins for 2026: Smart picks and key trends
Discover the top trending altcoins for 2026! Get smart picks and insights to make informed investment decisions in a fast-paced market.
By Idris Calloway 5/3/2026, 11:23:27 AM
Drone threats in Baltic states, Finland raise NATO-Russia clash concerns
Increased drone threats in Baltic states and Finland heighten regional tensions, potentially escalating NATO-Russia conflict risks. The post Drone threats in Baltic states, Finland raise NATO-Russia clash concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:20:12 AM
Iran issues one-month ultimatum to end US-Israeli conflict and blockade
Iran's ultimatum heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting oil markets and increasing military readiness, impacting global stability. The post Iran issues one-month ultimatum to end US-Israeli conflict and blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:19:04 AM
Alphabet gains $420B in market cap, challenges Nvidia for top spot
Alphabet's market cap surge highlights shifting tech leadership dynamics, emphasizing resilience amid geopolitical tensions impacting Nvidia. The post Alphabet gains $420B in market cap, challenges Nvidia for top spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 11:15:43 AM
Iran’s largest crypto exchange founded by sons of family tied to supreme leaders: Reuters
Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, was founded by brothers linked to the powerful Kharrazi family, which has ties to the country’s supreme leaders.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/3/2026, 11:12:56 AM
Bitcoin critic Warren Buffett warns crypto traders on risky bets
Warren Buffett warned investors are in a gambling mood, targeting one-day options, risky speculation and crypto-style trading at Berkshire.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 11:10:00 AM
Bitcoin Prints Biggest Monthly Win In A Year Amid Renewed Market Optimism
Fear still hangs over the crypto market even as Bitcoin closed April with its strongest monthly gain in 12 months. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered a reading of 39 on Friday — firmly in “Fear” territory — a sign that many investors remain cautious despite the month’s upbeat finish. Related Reading: Brazil Tightens […]
By Christian Encila 5/3/2026, 11:00:43 AM
300% XRP Ledger Skyrockets: Analyzing What Just Happened
XRP's ledger skyrockets, breaking multiple barriers, but it's not clear where the fuel is coming from.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/3/2026, 10:57:00 AM
Israel intercepts projectiles from Lebanon amid ceasefire violations
Continued hostilities and ceasefire violations may hinder diplomatic efforts and delay potential Israeli withdrawal, affecting regional stability. The post Israel intercepts projectiles from Lebanon amid ceasefire violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:55:20 AM
Trump considers Iran peace proposal as Hormuz traffic halts
The potential diplomatic progress could ease regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and reducing the likelihood of military conflict. The post Trump considers Iran peace proposal as Hormuz traffic halts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:44:48 AM
Ripple’s David Schwartz denies gag order claims as XRP debate grows
Ripple’s David Schwartz denied XRP gag order claims as he pushed back on $10,000 price targets and wider Ripple conspiracy rumors on X.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 10:40:00 AM
Spirit Airlines ceases operations amid soaring fuel costs
The shutdown highlights vulnerabilities in low-cost carriers and signals potential instability in the aviation sector amid geopolitical tensions. The post Spirit Airlines ceases operations amid soaring fuel costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:38:31 AM
Q1 2026 US GDP growth confirmed, contradicting market predictions
The unexpected GDP growth may shift market dynamics and influence voter sentiment, highlighting economic challenges ahead of midterms. The post Q1 2026 US GDP growth confirmed, contradicting market predictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:36:54 AM
Next Big Crypto Compared: BlockchainFX (BFX) vs NOCtura (NOC) vs IPO Genie (IPO) in 2026
BlockchainFX leads the 2026 presale race with $14.43M raised, CEX60 bonus tokens, and stronger traction than NOCtura and IPO Genie.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 10:34:06 AM
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon escalate tensions with Iran
Escalating Israeli-Lebanon tensions may destabilize the region, impacting Iran's airspace decisions and increasing regime vulnerability. The post Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon escalate tensions with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:33:52 AM
US Defense partners with tech giants for AI-first military initiative
The US's AI-first military initiative with tech giants could accelerate AI's role in defense, impacting global power dynamics and tech policies. The post US Defense partners with tech giants for AI-first military initiative appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:32:51 AM
France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In Review
This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. France dropped a proposed self-custody reporting rule, Binance argued crypto’s next wave of users will come through...
By Alex Richardson 5/3/2026, 10:30:31 AM
Bye-Bye Bitcoin Bears: Why This Weekly Close is the Bullish Green Light to $95,600 BTC
Bitcoin nears a bullish weekly close above $76,589, making Bollinger Bands signal a move toward $95,600 after a massive $629.73 million ETF inflow reversed previous losses.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/3/2026, 10:30:00 AM
Kuwait halts oil exports amid Hormuz blockade, first since Gulf War
Kuwait's halted oil exports highlight severe geopolitical tensions, risking prolonged economic instability and stalled US-Iran negotiations. The post Kuwait halts oil exports amid Hormuz blockade, first since Gulf War appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:27:24 AM
XRP’s leverage has been flushed out while price holds – and the next move is now wide open
XRP's estimated leverage ratio has flattened at low levels, while price has held near $1.39, with a market cap of $85.7 billion and roughly $1.75 billion in daily volume. CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA flagged that traders reduced speculative exposure, and the price didn't follow them down. When leverage runs hot into a rally, crowded longs...
By Gino Matos 5/3/2026, 10:23:16 AM
Ukraine drone strikes hit key Russian assets, ceasefire unlikely by 2026
Ongoing military actions suggest prolonged conflict, impacting market sentiment and reducing ceasefire optimism before 2026. The post Ukraine drone strikes hit key Russian assets, ceasefire unlikely by 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 10:11:16 AM
Bitcoin community backs leaving Satoshi’s coins untouched
Bitcoiners say Satoshi’s coins should remain untouched as quantum fears grow, while developers study future-proof Bitcoin security fixes now
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 10:10:00 AM
IRGC warns US as Iran consolidates power amid 2026 leadership uncertainty
Iran's power consolidation amid leadership uncertainty may heighten regional tensions, impacting diplomatic dynamics and market stability. The post IRGC warns US as Iran consolidates power amid 2026 leadership uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 9:57:12 AM
Iranian supertanker evades US blockade, challenges enforcement
The Iranian supertanker's evasion may pressure the US to reassess its blockade strategy, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions. The post Iranian supertanker evades US blockade, challenges enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/3/2026, 9:53:10 AM
BlackRock pushes OCC to rethink tokenized reserve limits
BlackRock urged the OCC to drop a tokenized reserve cap and widen eligible stablecoin assets as BUIDL adoption grows in crypto markets fast.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/3/2026, 9:40:00 AM