OpenPayd’s CCO on the Future of Payments, Stablecoins and Unified Financial Infrastructure
OpenPayd's CCO discusses how payments, FX, and digital assets are converging and why unified infrastructure is becoming essential for growth.
By George Georgiev 5/7/2026, 8:32:03 AM
Bittrex asks court to void $24M SEC settlement over crypto stance
Bittrex has asked a U.S. federal court to overturn its $24 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the regulator abandoned the crypto enforcement approach used against the exchange under the Biden administration. According to a motion filed…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 8:31:57 AM
US Bitcoin Reserve Plan Nears Major White House Update
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt said the Trump administration will announce new details on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within “the next few weeks,” framing the update as both a policy milestone and a custody response after an alleged exploit involving digital assets held by the US Marshals Service. Speaking at Consensus 2026 in Miami...
By Jake Simmons 5/7/2026, 8:30:06 AM
Toncoin Jumps 32% in 24 Hours as Pavel Durov Pushes Telegram Deeper Into TON
Toncoin jumped 32% to $2.89, marking a 110% increase since Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a major strategic shift and a sixfold fee reduction. The ‘Regime Change’: Bringing TON Back in-House The native token of The Open Network, Toncoin (TON), rose to $2.89, surging by nearly 32% in 24 hours. The jump continued an ascent […]
By Terence Zimwara 5/7/2026, 8:20:27 AM
BNY brings $59T custody power to Abu Dhabi crypto push
BNY plans Abu Dhabi crypto custody with Finstreet and ADI Foundation, starting with BTC and ETH before stablecoins and tokenized asset work.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 8:20:00 AM
BNY Expands Crypto Custody Push to Abu Dhabi as UAE’s Digital Asset Race Heats Up
The post BNY Expands Crypto Custody Push to Abu Dhabi as UAE’s Digital Asset Race Heats Up appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank with nearly $59 trillion in assets under custody and administration, is making a bigger move into crypto. The Wall Street giant is expanding its digital asset custody business...
By Debashree Patra 5/7/2026, 8:12:37 AM
Swiss bank AMINA brings Canton Coin into regulated finance
Swiss crypto bank AMINA has become the first FINMA-regulated lender to offer custody and trading support for Canton Coin. According to AMINA, the new integration gives clients regulated access to the Canton Network, a blockchain built for capital markets activity…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 8:07:49 AM
Chainlink Price Forecast: LINK bulls gain control as on-chain activity rises, ETF inflows return
Chainlink (LINK) price edges up to around $10 after surging nearly 10% so far this week and closing above key resistance levels. Institutional demand recovers, with spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording inflows of over $500K on Wednesday after remaining quiet for two weeks.
By N/A 5/7/2026, 8:01:15 AM
Insurance Agency Warns 71,597 Americans of Potential for Identity Theft and Fraud Following Cybersecurity Incident
A US insurance agency is warning tens of thousands of Americans that their personal information is at risk after its network was hacked. In a report sent to the Maine Attorney General, Nevada-based TransGlobal Insurance Agency says its customers’ information is at risk following a February 18th cyberattack. An investigation determined that the...
By Daily Hodl Staff 5/7/2026, 8:00:21 AM
Bitcoin Mining Could Transform Colombia’s Caribbean Region, President Says
Paraguay now controls 4.3% of the global Bitcoin network — a figure that caught the attention of Colombia’s president and may be shaping the country’s next big energy bet. Related Reading: Western Union Enters Stablecoin Race With USDPT Launch On Solana An Indigenous Community At The Center Colombian President Gustavo Petro went public this week...
By Christian Encila 5/7/2026, 8:00:18 AM
Near One warns quantum attacks could create crypto ownership crisis
Near One warns quantum attacks could make crypto ownership hard to prove as NEAR prepares a quantum-safe signing testnet rollout by Q2 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 8:00:00 AM
'Kind of Sad': Ripple's Schwartz Hesitates to Share Bullish Crypto Views
Ripple CTO David "JoelKatz" Schwartz has candidly revealed his reluctance to publicly share his optimism for XRP and the broader crypto market.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/7/2026, 7:59:18 AM
World's Largest Custodian Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment Products
World's largest custodian bank to introduce solutions for Bitcoin and Ethereum holders.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/7/2026, 7:58:00 AM
TON’s Weekly Gains Reach Triple Digits as BTC Rebounds From $81K: Market Watch
VIRTUAL, NEAR, and VVV follow suit in terms of daily gains today.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/7/2026, 7:49:54 AM
AE Coin and USDU launch regulated UAE stablecoin conversion rail
AE Coin and USD Universal have introduced a regulated stablecoin conversion framework in the UAE that enables near-instant exchange between UAE dirham and U.S. dollar-backed payment tokens for institutional use. According to a March 7 announcement the system has been…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 7:34:21 AM
Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One
Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.
By Brayden Lindrea 5/7/2026, 7:30:57 AM
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE retreats amid mixed market sentiment and derivatives activity
Dogecoin (DOGE) price is trading in the red at press time on Thursday, extending the 2% loss from the previous day. The first-ever meme coin is losing retail interest amid indecisive broader market sentiment, even as inflows from DOGE-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continue.
By N/A 5/7/2026, 7:30:00 AM
Bithumb targets Vietnam crypto exchange market through SSID deal
Bithumb signs an SSID partnership to explore a licensed Vietnam crypto exchange as regulators push trading toward local platforms this year.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 7:30:00 AM
Pi Network at Consensus 2026: What Pioneers Need to Know About Dr. Fan’s Speech
Here's what happened during the first Pi Network team appearance at the Miami conference.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/7/2026, 7:20:58 AM
Samourai Wallet co-founder seeks donations after $2M legal debt
Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has appealed for public donations after legal costs tied to his U.S. criminal case left him with more than $2 million in debt and a $250,000 court-imposed fine. According to a Wednesday post Rodriguez published…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 7:13:59 AM
NEAR Protocol Breakout Gains Momentum as Smart Money Bets on AI-Focused Crypto
The post NEAR Protocol Breakout Gains Momentum as Smart Money Bets on AI-Focused Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News NEAR Protocol emerged as one of the strongest-performing altcoins on Thursday after surging more than 13% in 24 hours, reigniting bullish momentum across AI-focused crypto assets. The rally pushed NEAR back toward a...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/7/2026, 7:12:43 AM
Samourai Wallet co-founder appeals for donations to pay $2M legal fees
Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were sentenced to five and four years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in the crypto protocol.
By Stephen Katte 5/7/2026, 7:10:57 AM
President Trump sons’ Bitcoin miner stumbles with $82M Q1 loss
American Bitcoin reported an $81.7M Q1 loss and missed revenue estimates despite record mining output and lower Bitcoin production costs.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 7:10:00 AM
Ondo Finance and XRP Ledger Complete Real-Time Treasury Settlement
The post Ondo Finance and XRP Ledger Complete Real-Time Treasury Settlement appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ondo Finance, Kinexys by JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Ripple completed a breakthrough pilot connecting the XRP Ledger with institutional settlement rails. The transaction enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries to settle across borders...
By Qadir AK 5/7/2026, 7:08:18 AM
Trump-linked American Bitcoin reports $82M Q1 loss, revenue miss
Donald Trump’s sons’ company, American Bitcoin, missed analyst revenue estimates and posted narrower losses as it ramped up its mining capacity.
By Jesse Coghlan 5/7/2026, 7:08:10 AM
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram To Enable Crypto-to-Fiat Withdrawals in 100+ Countries
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced a global partnership with MoneyGram aimed at making it easier for users to convert digital assets into cash. The collaboration will allow millions of Kraken customers to withdraw crypto as fiat currency across more than 100 countries, leveraging MoneyGram’s extensive global cash pickup network. Users will be...
By Georgette Miano 5/7/2026, 7:04:35 AM
Solana Eyes New Leg Up After Triangle Breakout – Is $96 The Next Stop?
As Solana (SOL) breaks out of a multi‑week pattern, some market observers suggest a retest of a key resistance level could be on the horizon. Nonetheless, they also warned that the next leg up could be short‑lived if momentum fails to hold. Related Reading: $150M Crypto Ponzi Crumbles: $41.5M Frozen In DSJ Exchange Collapse Solana Breakout Targets...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/7/2026, 7:00:06 AM
Bitcoin Crosses $82,000, But Fear & Greed Still Indicates A Fearful Market
The Fear & Greed Index suggests digital asset traders are fearful even after the latest price recovery above $82,000 that Bitcoin has observed. Crypto Fear & Greed Index Is Still Pointing At A Fearful Market The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among […]
By Keshav Verma 5/7/2026, 7:00:06 AM
UAE-regulated stablecoins to develop AED-USD conversion rails for institutional settlement
The framework will enable near-instant conversion between dirham- and dollar-denominated stablecoins under the United Arab Emirates’s regulated payment token system.
By Nate Kostar 5/7/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Bakkt and Zoth partner to target the South Asia remittance market with stablecoins
Bakkt and Zoth have entered into a strategic partnership framework to build a compliant stablecoin payment infrastructure across remittance corridors connecting the U.S., South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. According to a press release shared with crypto.news,…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 6:58:54 AM
Notcoin Price Jumps as Altcoin Season Momentum Accelerates
The post Notcoin Price Jumps as Altcoin Season Momentum Accelerates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Notcoin surged as the Altcoin Season Index climbed 7.5% in 24 hours, signaling stronger capital rotation into higher-risk altcoins despite Bitcoin slipping slightly. The rally appears driven more by broader market sentiment than...
By Qadir AK 5/7/2026, 6:52:47 AM
TrustedVolumes loses nearly $6M in fresh 1inch-linked exploit
TrustedVolumes lost nearly $6M in an exploit tied to its RFQ swap proxy, as Blockaid linked the attacker to a past 1inch Fusion hack.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 6:40:00 AM
VanEck Says $1 Million Bitcoin Is The Base Case — Here Is What The Data Says
The post VanEck Says $1 Million Bitcoin Is The Base Case — Here Is What The Data Says appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is slowly regaining momentum as investors once again look toward the $100,000 milestone. After dropping from its late-2025 high of $126,000, BTC is now trading near $81,000, supported by improving sentiment,...
By Debashree Patra 5/7/2026, 6:38:21 AM
Aave completes liquidation of Kelp DAO attacker’s final rsETH positions
Aave Labs has completed the liquidation of the Kelp DAO attacker’s remaining rsETH-backed positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum, moving the DeFi United recovery effort closer to restoring full backing for the restaked Ether token after April’s $293 million exploit. Aave…
By Rony Roy 5/7/2026, 6:37:58 AM
Bitcoin Reclaims Key On-Chain Levels as ETF Demand and Short Pressure Fuel Breakout
Glassnode says Bitcoin reclaimed $78,200 and $79,100 on-chain levels, putting $85,200 resistance in focus as ETF demand, short pressure and options volatility rebuild again into May. The post Bitcoin Reclaims Key On-Chain Levels as ETF Demand and Short Pressure Fuel Breakout appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/7/2026, 6:32:00 AM
Polymarket Odds Hit 20% for the US Government to Confirm Alien Life in 2026
The possibility of alien disclosure has risen, with Polymarket traders estimating a 20% chance for alien life to be confirmed by the U.S. government this year. Recently, reports of meetings between church pastors and intelligence officers have surged, allegedly to prepare for an upcoming reveal event. Alien Disclosure Odds Rise Among Reports Of...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/7/2026, 6:30:32 AM
Crypto PAC-backed Baird wins Indiana primary after $514K ad push
Crypto-backed Republican James Baird won Indiana’s primary after $514K in PAC support, as Fairshake expands its 2026 election push.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 6:25:00 AM
Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi
At Consensus 2026 in Miami, executives from Two Prime, Ledn and Lygos Finance said institutional borrowers increasingly prioritize custody, transparency and standardized lending structures over complex DeFi products after the crypto credit collapses of 2022.
By Sam Reynolds 5/7/2026, 6:23:47 AM
BNY Brings Crypto Custody Services to Abu Dhabi
The post BNY Brings Crypto Custody Services to Abu Dhabi appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BNY Mellon is expanding its digital asset business into Abu Dhabi by launching crypto custody services through local partners Finstreet and ADI Foundation. The initiative will operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework and...
By Sohrab Khawas 5/7/2026, 6:23:39 AM
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin's costs dropped 23% in Q1 as mining industry pivots to AI
The Trump family-linked miner cut its cost per Bitcoin to roughly $36,200 from $46,900 in Q4 2025, putting it among the lowest-cost public mining operations at a moment when most of its peers are toning down business.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/7/2026, 6:21:56 AM
Kevin O’Leary Says Tokenisation Hype Won’t Go Mainstream Without U.S. Crypto Laws
Kevin O'Leary said tokenisation will stay mostly speculative until US crypto laws give Wall Street compliance teams a federal framework for Bitcoin and digital assets for broad adoption. The post Kevin O’Leary Says Tokenisation Hype Won’t Go Mainstream Without U.S. Crypto Laws appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/7/2026, 6:20:35 AM
Why is Toncoin Price Surging Today?
The post Why is Toncoin Price Surging Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pavel Durov fueled a sharp rally in Toncoin after unveiling the “MTONGA” roadmap, which positions Telegram as TON’s largest validator while cutting transaction fees nearly sixfold. The announcement strengthened confidence in TON becoming Telegram’s financial...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/7/2026, 6:19:19 AM
BNY Expands Digital Asset Custody Business Into UAE Amid Tokenization Push
The post BNY Expands Digital Asset Custody Business Into UAE Amid Tokenization Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BNY, the world’s largest custodian overseeing $59 trillion in assets, is expanding its digital asset custody operations into the United Arab Emirates through partnerships with Finstreet and the ADI Foundation. The...
By Qadir AK 5/7/2026, 6:12:49 AM
TON DeFi Explodes as STON.fi Volume Surges 26x After Network Upgrades
The post TON DeFi Explodes as STON.fi Volume Surges 26x After Network Upgrades appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News DeFi activity on TON is accelerating rapidly, with DefiLlama data showing Total Value Locked jumping 20% in 24 hours. The biggest catalyst was STON.fi, which processed $40 million in daily swap volume after recent network...
By Qadir AK 5/7/2026, 6:06:04 AM
Viral Layer-3 Altcoin Rockets 300% After Major Upbit Listing
The lesser-known altcoin just posted a mind-blowing rally of over 300% at one point.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/7/2026, 6:05:08 AM
Ethereum Derivatives Momentum Just Flipped Positive – And It Is Not Overheated Yet
Ethereum is struggling to push above $2,400 as buying pressure builds against resistance that has capped the recovery at every recent attempt. The market is heating up — but a CryptoQuant analyst has examined the derivatives data and found a reading that adds important structural context to both the difficulty at the current level and […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/7/2026, 6:00:59 AM
Bitcoin At $82K, But Metrics Don’t Smile: Network Activity Down, Spot Demand Negative—What’s Next?
On Wednesday, Bitcoin reached its highest level since January, crossing above the $82,000 threshold. However, one analyst has warned that the latest upswing may not be driven by genuine demand. Instead, he describes it as a so-called “speculative trap” and points to signals suggesting there may be little underlying momentum before the market...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/7/2026, 6:00:06 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: Contracting momentum flags downside risk despite retail interest surge
Pi Network (PI) trades above $0.1800 at press time on Thursday, as momentum contracts despite a rise in social buzz, linked to its co-founder Dr. Chengdiao Fan’s talk at the Consensus 2026 on Wednesday.
By N/A 5/7/2026, 5:59:51 AM
Samsung SDS to build South Korea’s tokenized securities system
Samsung SDS will build KSD's token securities platform as South Korea prepares blockchain-based securities rules for February 2027 rollout.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/7/2026, 5:55:40 AM
Hackers Drain Nearly $6 Million in ETH and BTC from Trusted Volumes
Trading protocol Trusted Volumes falling victim to a catastrophic smart contract exploit.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/7/2026, 5:50:25 AM