Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Basis Remains High Within Biggest Supply Cluster
A large pocket of Bitcoin supply is sitting just above the current market, and technical analysis shows that this area may decide the next major Bitcoin move. On-chain analysis by crypto analyst Sherlockwhale identifies the $84,000 to $88,000 zone as arguably the largest supply cluster in Bitcoin’s current market structure, a region stacked with...
By Scott Matherson 5/16/2026, 4:00:26 AM
HYPE Falls 6% As CME, ICE Target Hyperliquid Over Oil Risks
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token retreated roughly 6% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange are pressing US officials to scrutinize the decentralized exchange’s role in offshore oil-linked trading. The move puts one of crypto’s fastest-growing derivatives venues in direct tension with two of the most powerful...
By Jake Simmons 5/16/2026, 3:30:48 AM
Strategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes, Says Bitcoin Sales Could Fund Deal
Strategy plans to repurchase about $1.5 billion of convertible notes, with the final price tied partly to its stock performance. The filing also lists bitcoin sales as a possible funding source, renewing focus on its treasury strategy. Strategy Details $1.5 Billion Convertible Note Repurchase Plan On May 15, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced...
By Kevin Helms 5/16/2026, 3:05:25 AM
Ethereum Flashes Rare Divergence Between Spot And Derivatives Market. Who Has The Edge?
Ethereum is consolidating between $2,200 and $2,400 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural confirmation that forces a decisive break in either direction. The price is holding but not advancing — and a CryptoOnchain analysis tracking Binance’s on-chain flows has identified a sequence of capital movements between May 10 and May 12...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/16/2026, 3:00:11 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Almost Returns to 82 Trillion Threshold: What It Could Mean for SHIB Price?
Shiba Inu reaches the point where a rapid reversal could be more than a possibility.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/16/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely-tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown
Arkham Intelligence data shows that over $1 billion in bitcoin has left wallets attributed to Bhutan in the past year, flowing to exchanges and trading firms. The country says it has not sold any.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/16/2026, 2:30:00 AM
What Is the XRP Domino Theory? Analyst Explains How XRP Could Benefit From a Crisis
The post What Is the XRP Domino Theory? Analyst Explains How XRP Could Benefit From a Crisis appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto analyst Jake Claver is again making bold predictions around XRP through what he calls the “Domino Theory.” In his latest video, Claver explained how a chain reaction involving oil prices, Japan, stablecoins,...
By Debashree Patra 5/16/2026, 2:30:00 AM
US CLARITY Act brings ‘major spike of euphoria’ to Bitcoin: Santiment
Santiment warned that the crypto market “typically” moves against crowd expectations, pointing to a recent rise in bullish sentiment driven by renewed momentum around the US CLARITY Act.
By Ciaran Lyons 5/16/2026, 2:13:23 AM
Is Zcash The Next Bitcoin? Investors Rush Into The Privacy Coin Narrative
Arthur Hayes has a new favorite coin — and it is not Bitcoin. The veteran crypto investor recently revealed that Zcash has become one of his largest crypto holdings outside of Bitcoin, a disclosure that has drawn fresh attention to a cryptocurrency that many had written off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Major Test As 37% Recovery Collides With...
By Christian Encila 5/16/2026, 2:00:23 AM
Cardano (ADA) Could Launch New Bull Phase With Investor Confidence On The Rise
Following a broader cryptocurrency market bounce on Thursday, Cardano (ADA) has flipped into an upward direction again, breaking past the $0.25 barrier. While the ADA’s price has turned positive, the altcoin’s current structure and on-chain signals are starting to align, raising its potential for a major rally. Improving Cardano Investor Outlook...
By Godspower Owie 5/16/2026, 2:00:12 AM
XRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set Record
XRP Ledger activity climbed as XRP cleared $1.54, with Santiment reporting 48,453 active wallets and the strongest network growth reading since March. The surge pointed to renewed participation as price momentum returned. XRP Ledger Activity Rises as Price Tests $1.55 The XRP Ledger posted its strongest 24-hour activity since March after XRP moved...
By Kevin Helms 5/16/2026, 1:45:56 AM
What Does The Rising US Inflation Mean for Bitcoin?
Investors and traders are paying closer attention to Bitcoin (BTC) after the latest US inflation report was released on May 12. As consumer prices in the US continue to climb, questions are mounting about what that means for BTC and whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency can hold its ground. This change also creates a new […]
By Scott Matherson 5/16/2026, 1:00:26 AM
Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath
Jerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left the leadership transfer unfinished. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal Reserve Board announced on May 15 that Jerome […]
By Kevin Helms 5/16/2026, 12:41:20 AM
Revolut wins FCA approval to launch UK private banking
Revolut secured FCA approval on May 14 to offer private wealth services and leveraged products in the UK. Victoria Laffey, head of operations at Revolut Trading, said the new permissions are “the missing piece allowing us to unite investment, advisory…
By Peace Longe 5/16/2026, 12:35:00 AM
XRP Leverage Expansion Raises Risks Near $1.50 Resistance – A Big Move May Follow
,XRP is struggling to reclaim the $1.50 level as the market prepares for a move that participants on both sides of the trade increasingly recognize as decisive. The price is close but not through, and an Arab Chain report tracking Binance derivatives activity has identified a development in the leverage data that changes the risk profile of...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/16/2026, 12:30:10 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE), XRP, Toncoin (TON), Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Analysis for May 16: Chances of Explosive Recovery Emerge
The market is looking like a rollercoaster as multiple assets hit local resistances and squeeze for a potential volatility surge.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/16/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Strategy could begin selling Bitcoin to support $1.5 billion debt buyback
Strategy (MSTR) could begin selling Bitcoin (BTC) to cover its debt repurchase program, the firm stated in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday.
By N/A 5/15/2026, 11:36:01 PM
Tokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance Research
Binance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance Research published a report on May 15 that framed...
By Kevin Helms 5/15/2026, 11:30:39 PM
Latest Inflation Report: What It Could Mean For Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Ahead
Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below the $80,000 mark is starting to undo some of the optimism that followed a major step forward for the industry. After the Senate Banking Committee markup for the CLARITY Act on Thursday, the market’s gains have since faded. Now, fresh inflation data is arriving with a potentially heavier hand, and analysts say it could...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/15/2026, 11:30:09 PM
Ethereum Price Lags Despite Record Staking Levels: What Are Investors Missing?
Ethereum is struggling to push past resistance as the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has kept the price pinned below levels that would signal a genuine recovery. The price action is frustrating — buyers keep arriving but cannot sustain the momentum needed to break through — and CryptoQuant data has surfaced a signal […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/15/2026, 11:30:08 PM
Myanmar proposes life imprisonment for crypto scam operators
Myanmar’s military published a draft bill on May 14 proposing life in prison for crypto scam operators. The draft legislation, called the Anti-Online Scam Bill, states that anyone convicted of “digital currency fraud” or running an online scam center faces…
By Peace Longe 5/15/2026, 11:30:00 PM
House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Act
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.
By Turner Wright 5/15/2026, 11:10:35 PM
Dogecoin Has Now Entered Oversold Levels That Has Led To Previous Cycle Bottoms
Doggy-themed meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) has once again slipped into oversold territory, as rising volatility and weak price action continue to drive investors toward the exit. While this may seem bearish on the surface, analysts note that this oversold region has historically preceded Dogecoin’s cycle bottoms. They predict that once a price floor...
By Scott Matherson 5/15/2026, 11:00:27 PM
Antseed Unveils 20-Provider AI Marketplace as USDC Payments Bypass Aggregators
Antseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers directly with model providers, removing the centralized intermediaries that dominate today’s AI...
By Terence Zimwara 5/15/2026, 10:30:05 PM
Bitcoin tumbles below $79,000 as rising bond yields
Bitcoin fell to $78,600 on May 15 as bond yields surged to a 12 month high, rattling risk markets. The US 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.54% on May 15, its highest point since May 2025, after hotter than expected…
By Peace Longe 5/15/2026, 10:20:00 PM
Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuits
The crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.
By Turner Wright 5/15/2026, 10:17:38 PM
Institutional Shift? Jane Street Turns Toward Ethereum After Reducing Bitcoin ETF Exposure
For long, Bitcoin has remained the major target for institutional investors, but lately Ethereum is turning up strongly on their radars too. Many companies have begun to accumulate the leading altcoin at a significant rate, with some even dumping a portion of their Bitcoin holdings to buy more ETH. Jane Street Shows Interest In Ethereum […]
By Godspower Owie 5/15/2026, 10:00:12 PM
Bitcoin Cannot Clear $82K – Analyst Explains How Traders Are Using Every Rally to Exit
Bitcoin is struggling to push above $82,000 as the market heats up and buyers search for the momentum needed to break through resistance that has now rejected three separate attempts. The price action is grinding, and analyst Axel Adler has identified the specific mechanism behind that resistance — one that goes beyond the technical level itself...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/15/2026, 10:00:06 PM
CME and ICE push US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid
CME Group and ICE urged US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks on May 15. CME and ICE warned that Hyperliquid’s anonymous, round-the-clock perpetual futures trading could distort global commodity benchmarks, particularly in oil markets. The exchanges…
By Peace Longe 5/15/2026, 9:50:00 PM
ICE, CME press US regulators to 'rein in' Hyperliquid energy trading: Report
The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.
By Vince Quill 5/15/2026, 9:42:18 PM
E-Estate Marks One Year Live With a Washington DC Summit as Real Estate Tokenization Matures
E-Estate Announces Washington DC Summit to Mark One Year Live and the Next Phase of Real Estate Tokenization E-Estate Group Inc. has announced it will host the E-Estate 1 Year Live: Washington DC Summit on June 13, 2026, at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together company leadership, agents, buyers, strategic […]
By PR DESK 5/15/2026, 9:36:23 PM
U.S. House lawmakers who oversee the CFTC are urging Trump to fill the commission
As the Commodity Futures Trading Commission takes on a growing task to police U.S. crypto trading, senior lawmakers are saying it needs bipartisan leadership.
By Jesse Hamilton 5/15/2026, 9:35:57 PM
China Unveils Jiuzhang 4.0: The Photonic Quantum Computer Defying the Laws of Speed
The new iteration of China’s Jiuzhang photonic quantum computer prototypes solved the Boson sampling problem much more quickly than the world’s most powerful computer. The computer represents a major leap and opens the doors for further advancement in photonic quantum computing. China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 Photonic Quantum Computer Breaks Records China...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/15/2026, 9:30:24 PM
Connex releases $17.95 million in CONX tokens on schedule
Connex released 1.32 million CONX tokens worth $17.95 million on May 15 in a scheduled cliff unlock. Connex, a Web3 professional networking platform that uses its native token for payments, governance and credential verification, executed the unlock on a preset…
By Peace Longe 5/15/2026, 9:29:58 PM
Lombard migrates $1B in Bitcoin-backed assets to Chainlink CCIP after $292M exploit shakes LayerZero confidence
Lombard's migration to Chainlink CCIP highlights a shift in DeFi trust dynamics, potentially centralizing risk in cross-chain infrastructure. The post Lombard migrates $1B in Bitcoin-backed assets to Chainlink CCIP after $292M exploit shakes LayerZero confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 9:28:07 PM
Russia’s economy contracts for first time in three years in Q1 2026
Russia's economic contraction highlights vulnerabilities like labor shortages and high inflation, potentially influencing global sanctions policy. The post Russia’s economy contracts for first time in three years in Q1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 9:27:58 PM
ZachXBT’s Explosive Claims Send LAB Tumbling Over 30% in One Day
LAB allegedly used private OTC discounts, influencer deals, and coordinated exchange activity to support price growth, ZachXBT claimed in investigations.
By Chayanika Deka 5/15/2026, 9:21:41 PM
Lombard joins Chainlink CCIP as LayerZero exodus tops $4b
Lombard has joined a wave of protocols switching to Chainlink CCIP as LayerZero migrations top $4 billion. LayerZero exploit sparks industry-wide migration The shift accelerated after a $292 million exploit drained 116,500 rsETH from Kelp DAO’s LayerZero-powered bridge in April…
By Peace Longe 5/15/2026, 9:20:00 PM
Solayer launches Visa-compatible card for USDC payments
The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
By Nate Kostar 5/15/2026, 9:11:19 PM
Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Open Heads to Iconic Glen Abbey Golf Club for June 8, 2026 Event Organizers of the Bitcoin Open have confirmed the June 8, 2026 date at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, during the venue’s 50th anniversary year. The event combines a team scramble golf tournament with an evening Texas Hold’em poker tournament. This...
By Juan Galt 5/15/2026, 9:09:38 PM
Jerome Powell named interim Fed Chair until Kevin Warsh takes over
The interim appointment ensures stability and continuity at the Fed, minimizing market disruptions during the leadership transition period. The post Jerome Powell named interim Fed Chair until Kevin Warsh takes over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 9:08:34 PM
XRP To Double Digits? Multi-Year Cup And Handle Points To Massive Rally
After being rejected from the $1.55 barrier on Thursday, XRP dropped nearly 8%, continuing its consolidation below this crucial resistance. Amid this performance, a market watcher highlighted a multi-year pattern that could push the price toward new highs. Related Reading: Ethereum TD Sequential Flashes Sell Signal – Is A New 50% Corrective Phase...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/15/2026, 9:08:30 PM
HYPE rallies as Bitwise unveils Hyperliquid ETF amid oversight push
Bitwise launched its spot Hyperliquid ETF, BHYP, on Friday, becoming one of the first firms to provide regulated US exposure to HYPE.
By N/A 5/15/2026, 9:07:56 PM
Cardano Countdown to $4 Looming? Prominent Chartist Calls ADA’s Current Setup “Beautiful” for Meteoric Moonshot
Cardano is drawing renewed bullish attention after a prominent chartist highlighted what he described as a “beautiful” technical setup.
By Brenda Ngari 5/15/2026, 9:07:21 PM
Jerome H. Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after eight years
Powell's departure may shift Fed dynamics, impacting monetary policy continuity and crypto regulation amid evolving economic challenges. The post Jerome H. Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after eight years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 9:05:24 PM
Circle’s EURC wallet share grows over 6x from January 2025 to March 2026
Circle's EURC dominance highlights the impact of regulatory frameworks on market dynamics, fostering both institutional and grassroots adoption. The post Circle’s EURC wallet share grows over 6x from January 2025 to March 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 9:04:52 PM
SOL Strategies acquires Houdini Swap and Darklake Labs to enhance Solana infrastructure
SOL Strategies' acquisitions position it to attract institutional capital by enhancing privacy and cross-chain capabilities on Solana. The post SOL Strategies acquires Houdini Swap and Darklake Labs to enhance Solana infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 9:04:42 PM
a16z says CLARITY Act’s Senate breakthrough could be crypto’s 1933 moment
The CLARITY Act’s bipartisan 15–9 Senate Banking vote moves a bill that could finally split SEC–CFTC jurisdiction and give crypto its first bespoke market‑structure law, a16z argues. According to a16z, the CLARITY Act is designed to build a bespoke legal framework…
By Andrew Folkler 5/15/2026, 9:00:00 PM
US, Israel consider military escalation against Iran amid regional tensions
Escalating US-Israel military actions against Iran could destabilize the region, reducing peace prospects and increasing retaliatory risks. The post US, Israel consider military escalation against Iran amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 8:59:10 PM
Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham weaken UK PM in 12 hours
The actions of Rayner, Streeting, and Burnham may accelerate leadership changes, increasing political instability within the Labour Party. The post Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham weaken UK PM in 12 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 8:50:21 PM