Applied Digital lines up $300M bridge loan to accelerate AI data center build
Applied Digital closed a Goldman-led $300M senior secured bridge loan to accelerate its next 150 MW AI data center, layering it on top of $2.15B in notes and a $7.5B hyperscaler lease. Bitcoin mining hosting and cloud services provider Applied…
By Andrew Folkler 5/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Iranian foreign minister confirms no nuclear talks planned with US
The absence of US-Iran nuclear talks may hinder diplomatic progress, affecting regional stability and influencing geopolitical markets. The post Iranian foreign minister confirms no nuclear talks planned with US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:56:21 PM
US denies Iranian strike on Navy, Trump rejects Iran’s 14-point plan
Increased US-Iran tensions heighten military escalation risks, impacting geopolitical stability and reducing nuclear deal prospects. The post US denies Iranian strike on Navy, Trump rejects Iran’s 14-point plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:52:59 PM
White House Crypto Policy Chief To Close Hedera Conference, Revealing HBAR’s Next Phase
White House crypto policy chief Patrick Witt is set to close HederaCon 2026 with a fireside chat on the Clarity Act. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/4/2026, 4:52:00 PM
Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase
Bitcoin Magazine Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) said Monday its Bitcoin treasury has topped 15,000 BTC after it acquired 444 bitcoin for $33.9 million at an average price of $76,307 per coin. This post Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9...
By Micah Zimmerman 5/4/2026, 4:47:52 PM
Analyst Says XRP Diamond Pattern Points to Major Breakout
The analyst put $1.50 as the trigger: a monthly close above it opens the path to $2.20 and validates the entire setup; failure invalidates it.
By Wayne Jones 5/4/2026, 4:47:03 PM
Crypto Conference Sponsorship in 2026: Outset Data Pulse Shows Correlation Between Traffic Data and Your ROI
Outset Data Pulse analyzes 274 crypto media outlets and 74 conferences to measure real traffic impact. Learn how z-score methodology and BTC-controlled analysis reveal the true ROI of crypto conference sponsorships.
By Crypto Daily 5/4/2026, 4:44:22 PM
IRGC maintains control over Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vessel safety
Continued IRGC control over the Strait of Hormuz sustains regional tensions, affecting global oil markets and hindering traffic normalization. The post IRGC maintains control over Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vessel safety appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:40:25 PM
Iran missile campaign continues against UAE amid escalating tensions
The ongoing conflict risks destabilizing regional security, potentially straining UAE's defense resources amid limited U.S. support. The post Iran missile campaign continues against UAE amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:39:17 PM
FINRA approves Securitize for tokenized IPOs, boosting US market prospects
FINRA's approval of Securitize could accelerate the adoption of tokenized IPOs, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in global digital asset markets. The post FINRA approves Securitize for tokenized IPOs, boosting US market prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:36:46 PM
Is Ayni Gold Safe? How the Protocol Verifies Smart Contracts, Custody, and Mining Operations
Is Ayni Gold safe? Walking through the audits, custody architecture, and mining operations verification behind the production-linked DeFi protocol.
By Crypto Daily 5/4/2026, 4:34:31 PM
Bitcoin surges past $80K amid US-Israel-Iran conflict tensions
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 amid US-Israel-Iran tensions. Bitcoin above $66K on May 6 at 99.6% YES. The post Bitcoin surges past $80K amid US-Israel-Iran conflict tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:34:18 PM
Bitcoin surpasses $80K, hits highest monthly profits in April 2026
Bitcoin's surge past $80K signals robust market confidence, potentially driving further institutional interest and influencing global economic dynamics. The post Bitcoin surpasses $80K, hits highest monthly profits in April 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:32:08 PM
Market Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices For The Next 3 Quarters
Bitcoin is trading close to $80,000 in the first week of May; Jerome Powell is weeks away from stepping down as Federal Reserve chair; the S&P 500 is at an all-time high; and sentiment across crypto markets is slowly turning positive. Crypto trader and market analyst Aralez has stepped forward with a full arc of the industry’s next major cycle...
By Scott Matherson 5/4/2026, 4:30:32 PM
The government should promote innovation, not punish it
District Attorney of Sacramento County, Ho argues that ambiguous rules and enforcement practices, such as those for crypto, lead to confusion, rather than seeking clarity in the law to further growth.
By Thien Ho 5/4/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Top 6 Crypto PR Agencies for AI and Agentic Web3 Projects in 2026
A 2026 ranking of the best AI crypto PR agencies for AI and agentic Web3 projects. Outset PR leads with data-driven, LLM-aware PR built for the AI search era.
By Crypto Daily 5/4/2026, 4:29:16 PM
Ripple’s David Schwartz Pushes Back On $10,000 XRP Claims
Ripple's veteran dev puts the calculated price formula to rest, as XRP at $10K would mean a global market cap above 600 trillion. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 5/4/2026, 4:29:00 PM
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, vows resistance to Israeli buffer zone in Lebanon
Hezbollah's stance heightens regional instability, complicates diplomatic efforts, and diminishes prospects for Israeli withdrawal by 2026. The post Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, vows resistance to Israeli buffer zone in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:28:20 PM
World Liberty Alleges Justin Sun Used Threats and Shorting to Hit WLFI Token
World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against TRON founder Justin Sun in a Miami-Dade County court. The lawsuit alleges that Sun orchestrated a deliberate campaign of misinformation to damage the company’s reputation. Key Takeaways: WLF sued Justin Sun in Miami on May 4, 2026, over claims he defamed the Trump-backed crypto...
By Terence Zimwara 5/4/2026, 4:24:22 PM
Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7
Tetra Trust's new stablecoin, CADD, is aimed at institutional use for 24/7 cross-border settlement, real-time corporate treasury, and direct fintech transfers, replacing legacy batch systems.
By Francisco Rodrigues 5/4/2026, 4:20:48 PM
UAE exits OPEC, oil prices expected to hit $90 by June
The UAE's OPEC exit may destabilize oil market coordination, heightening geopolitical tensions and potentially leading to volatile price shifts. The post UAE exits OPEC, oil prices expected to hit $90 by June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:19:06 PM
Anonymous vs Licensed Web3 Sportsbooks for Football and Esports — What Bettors Choose
Anonymous or licensed Web3 sportsbook? Compare how bettors choose between privacy and regulation for football and esports, and why Dexsport combines both.
By Crypto Daily 5/4/2026, 4:16:37 PM
Congress misses War Powers deadline amid Trump Iran conflict
Congress's inaction may heighten political tensions and uncertainty, impacting Trump's presidency and U.S.-Iran relations without escalating conflict. The post Congress misses War Powers deadline amid Trump Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:16:24 PM
Telegram set to lead TON network and become its largest validator
Telegram's leadership in TON could accelerate blockchain adoption, enhancing transaction efficiency and expanding its ecosystem's capabilities. The post Telegram set to lead TON network and become its largest validator appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/4/2026, 4:13:51 PM
Binance targets real world crypto theft risk with Withdraw Protection feature
Binance launched Withdraw Protection, letting users block crypto withdrawals for up to seven days during physical threats. The post Binance targets real world crypto theft risk with Withdraw Protection feature appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:12:18 PM
Spirit Airlines ceases operations amid high fuel costs, no federal bailout
The shutdown highlights vulnerabilities in the aviation sector to geopolitical tensions and fuel price volatility, stressing the need for resilience. The post Spirit Airlines ceases operations amid high fuel costs, no federal bailout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:11:59 PM
XRP-Friendly Ripple Prime Tapped for New Tokenization Initiative with BlackRock and BofA
DTCC advances tokenization roadmap as Ripple Prime joins BlackRock and major banks to build new post-trade infrastructure bridging traditional finance and DeFi ecosystems.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/4/2026, 4:05:00 PM
Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift
Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will pilot tokenized securities trading in July 2026 and launch fully in October, marking a major Wall Street push to bring stocks, bonds, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. This post Wall Street Tycoon DTCC...
By Micah Zimmerman 5/4/2026, 4:01:46 PM
Maersk backs US plan for safe ship passage through Strait of Hormuz
Maersk's support for US plans in Hormuz suggests potential de-escalation, impacting global trade stability and easing geopolitical tensions. The post Maersk backs US plan for safe ship passage through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 4:00:09 PM
OpenAI seals $10B private equity joint venture for enterprise AI
OpenAI has sealed a $10B joint venture dubbed DeployCo with major private equity firms, giving it capital, governance access, and a captive pipeline to roll AI across thousands of portfolio companies. Market reports indicate that OpenAI has now closed a…
By Andrew Folkler 5/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM
XRP News Today: Gulf Nations Question US Loyalty and Analysts Examine What That Means for XRP
The post XRP News Today: Gulf Nations Question US Loyalty and Analysts Examine What That Means for XRP appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The petrodollar arrangement that has underpinned global finance for decades is under more pressure than at any point in recent memory, and the Iran war is accelerating a shift that experts say began years...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/4/2026, 3:58:48 PM
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge Despite Crypto Market Weakness
As of April 2026, tokenized real-world assets had a distributed on-chain value of approximately 27.65 billion distributed across…
By Sahil Mahadik 5/4/2026, 3:57:56 PM
Pi Network News Today: What Dr Fan and Kokkalis Will Say at Consensus Miami
The post Pi Network News Today: What Dr Fan and Kokkalis Will Say at Consensus Miami appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network’s two co-founders will speak at Consensus Miami 2026 this week, presenting at one of the crypto industry’s most attended annual conferences at a moment when the network’s technical roadmap is moving at its most...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/4/2026, 3:55:14 PM
CLARITY Act Next Up: What Happens After The Stablecoin Deal—And Why Mid-May Matters
The CLARITY Act is moving into a tight, time-sensitive phase after the Senate Banking Committee released its draft on Friday. With the stablecoin compromise text now out in the open, attention is shifting to the long-awaited next step: a Senate Banking Committee markup. CLARITY Act Heads Toward Committee Action As Bitcoinist reported over the...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/4/2026, 3:48:06 PM
BitMine Immersion boosts Ethereum holdings to over 4.2% of total supply
BitMine's Ethereum acquisition may drive price increases and reflects growing institutional interest amid geopolitical tensions. The post BitMine Immersion boosts Ethereum holdings to over 4.2% of total supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:45:17 PM
Bitcoin retests $80K as ETF inflows and dominance surge
Bitcoin's rising dominance and ETF inflows suggest a shift towards safer crypto investments, potentially stalling altcoin growth. The post Bitcoin retests $80K as ETF inflows and dominance surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:38:02 PM
IRGC confirms no commercial transit through Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
The ongoing blockade in Hormuz exacerbates regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating US-Iran diplomatic efforts. The post IRGC confirms no commercial transit through Hormuz amid ongoing blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:37:25 PM
Hut 8 secures $200 million Bitcoin-backed loan with FalconX
Hut 8's refinancing highlights Bitcoin's growing role in institutional finance, offering strategic flexibility and cost savings amid market shifts. The post Hut 8 secures $200 million Bitcoin-backed loan with FalconX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:37:23 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 5/4/2026, 3:36:06 PM
Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers
Binance added Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals for one to seven days, targeting forced crypto transfers during in-person coercion. The feature keeps trading and account access available while delaying outgoing transfers by default. Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during...
By Kevin Helms 5/4/2026, 3:34:51 PM
Pentagon AI deals exclude Anthropic, signaling shift in vendor strategy
The Pentagon's shift in AI vendor strategy may redefine future government collaborations, impacting market dynamics and procurement policies. The post Pentagon AI deals exclude Anthropic, signaling shift in vendor strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:32:30 PM
Bitcoin surges past $77K as institutional hedging signals caution
Bitcoin's surge highlights institutional caution, suggesting potential volatility and tempered enthusiasm for reaching new all-time highs. The post Bitcoin surges past $77K as institutional hedging signals caution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:30:49 PM
Trump’s World Liberty Finance (WLFI) sues Tron’s Justin Sun – Everything we know so far
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) opened a legal counteroffensive against Justin Sun, accusing one of crypto’s most prominent billionaires of defamation after he sued the Trump-linked venture over frozen WLFI tokens that he says were once worth more than $1 billion. The lawsuit, filed in Florida state court, escalates a dispute that has turned Sun...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/4/2026, 3:30:16 PM
Russia launches record 6,583 drones at Ukraine in April, escalating conflict
The escalation in drone attacks by Russia diminishes prospects for a ceasefire, signaling prolonged conflict and increased civilian impact. The post Russia launches record 6,583 drones at Ukraine in April, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:28:52 PM
Treasury Secretary Bessent calls Iran conflict gas price surge a short-term blip
Bessent's view suggests temporary inflation relief, impacting Fed rate cut expectations and moderating long-term oil price concerns. The post Treasury Secretary Bessent calls Iran conflict gas price surge a short-term blip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:22:38 PM
Kraken’s Parent Sues Crypto Custodian Etana over Alleged $25M “Ponzi-Like” Scheme
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has filed a lawsuit accusing crypto custodian Etana and its CEO, Dion Brandon Russell, of misappropriating more than $25 million in client funds. The complaint, submitted to a U.S. District Court in Colorado, claims the losses emerged after Etana failed to meet a withdrawal request and concealed financial...
By Jared Kirui 5/4/2026, 3:18:49 PM
Iran tensions disrupt aluminum supply, strain automakers amid US tariffs
The disruption in aluminum supply could lead to increased production costs and potential slowdowns in the automotive industry, affecting global markets. The post Iran tensions disrupt aluminum supply, strain automakers amid US tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:17:42 PM
SkyAI (SKYAI) Explodes by 300% in a Week: The Next Sensation or ‘Top Scam Coin?’
Almost 62% of the coin's supply is controlled by the top 10 holders, which is generally viewed as a red flag.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 5/4/2026, 3:16:47 PM
Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch
Clearing giant's move toward live tokenization market adds weight to Wall Street's blockchain push.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/4/2026, 3:16:06 PM
Canada adds over 170 Bitcoin ATMs in 2026 as lawmakers push for removal
The Bitcoin (BTC) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operators in Canada have signaled resilience in 2026 amid a looming nationwide ban. … Continue reading The post Canada adds over 170 Bitcoin ATMs in 2026 as lawmakers push for removal appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/4/2026, 3:11:59 PM