Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising energy and crypto mining questions
The military drills could exacerbate regional energy volatility, impacting crypto mining profitability and potentially triggering economic sanctions. The post Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus for military drills, raising energy and crypto mining questions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:23:32 PM
White House delays ceremony for Trump to sign AI executive order
The delay in signing the AI executive order creates uncertainty for tech companies, potentially hindering strategic planning and compliance efforts. The post White House delays ceremony for Trump to sign AI executive order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:23:31 PM
Iran says US proposal narrows gaps in ceasefire negotiations, and crypto markets are paying attention
The narrowing gaps in US-Iran talks could ease geopolitical tensions, impacting crypto volatility and highlighting regulatory challenges. The post Iran says US proposal narrows gaps in ceasefire negotiations, and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:18:52 PM
Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job displacement
California's proactive AI job displacement strategy highlights the need for systemic workforce adaptation, influencing global economic policies. The post Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job displacement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:17:22 PM
Kawasaki Heavy Industries partners with Nvidia to open US robotics center in San Jose
The collaboration could accelerate AI-driven robotics innovation, enhance talent acquisition, and strengthen US-Japan tech partnerships. The post Kawasaki Heavy Industries partners with Nvidia to open US robotics center in San Jose appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 7:17:20 PM
Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.
By Olivier Acuna 5/21/2026, 7:10:03 PM
US lawmakers push new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve act to secure $25 billion federal stash
A renewed push to solidify the United States’ foothold in the digital asset market emerged Thursday as lawmakers unveiled legislation to establish a formal strategic Bitcoin reserve and consolidate the federal government's multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency stockpile. Spearheaded by Representative Nick Begich, the American Reserve Modernization...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/21/2026, 7:05:23 PM
Sui Eliminates Crypto’s Biggest Friction Point with Gasless Stablecoin Transfers
Already implemented in SUI’s mainnet, the feature allows users to send any amount of funds held in stablecoins without paying fees. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, qualified this milestone as a game-changer and stated that traditional networks could become obsolete. Sui Launches New Gasless Stablecoin Payments Targeting...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/21/2026, 7:05:05 PM
The Future of Web3 May Depend on User Retention, Not Hype
For years, much of the cryptocurrency industry was built around one primary force: attention. Projects competed for visibility through hype cycles, speculative momentum, viral narratives, and short-term market excitement. In many cases, community growth depended heavily on price action rather than long-term ecosystem engagement.
By Crypto Daily 5/21/2026, 7:03:51 PM
Kraken secures Dubai approval to expand crypto services in the UAE
Kraken parent Payward secured Dubai VARA approval to offer UAE clients spot, margin, OTC, staking, AED funding, and Prime services. The post Kraken secures Dubai approval to expand crypto services in the UAE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 7:03:48 PM
Chainlink Continues Leading The Oracle Economy With SVR Expansion — What To Know
Chainlink continues to strengthen its dominance within the oracle economy as adoption of its Smart Value Recapture (SVR) solution accelerates across the DeFi ecosystem. With decentralized finance increasingly reliant on accurate, secure, and tamper-resistant data feeds, Chainlink remains at the center of this infrastructure layer, powering a...
By Godspower Owie 5/21/2026, 7:00:46 PM
Solana treasury firm Solmate raises $11.4M in premium stock offering
Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure, a Solana-focused treasury and infrastructure company, has raised about $11.4 million via a registered direct offering of Class B common stock. According to Businesswire, Solmate Infrastructure is issuing a total of 2,298,000 shares of Class B common stock…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Higgsfield AI debuts fully AI-generated film ‘Hell Grind’ at Cannes
AI-driven filmmaking could revolutionize the industry by drastically reducing production costs, potentially reshaping economic models and accessibility. The post Higgsfield AI debuts fully AI-generated film ‘Hell Grind’ at Cannes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:54:06 PM
Bitwise allocates 10% of Hyperliquid ETF fees to HYPE purchases
Bitwise's strategy could enhance HYPE's market value and investor confidence, but exposes them to token volatility and cyclical revenue risks. The post Bitwise allocates 10% of Hyperliquid ETF fees to HYPE purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:53:40 PM
Trump administration seeks permanent trade war powers through Section 301
The administration's use of Section 301 could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting supply chains and increasing compliance burdens for tech sectors. The post Trump administration seeks permanent trade war powers through Section 301 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:53:07 PM
Privacy coins Zcash and QRL surge 25% on quantum fears
Privacy coins including Zcash and QRL jumped up to 25% on May 21 as quantum computing fears intensified. Privacy coins surged on May 21, with Zcash up roughly 7% and QRL jumping 25%. Qubitcoin and Starknet also gained as the…
By Peace Longe 5/21/2026, 6:51:28 PM
Mark Cuban calls Bitcoin a disappointment after dumping most of his holdings
Cuban's Bitcoin exit highlights the fragility of its hedge narrative, potentially weakening institutional confidence and shifting focus to Ethereum. The post Mark Cuban calls Bitcoin a disappointment after dumping most of his holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 6:47:46 PM
Fed rate cut before 2027 slips to 32.9% chance, lowest in months
The shift in rate cut expectations signals prolonged economic tightening, impacting asset valuations and investor strategies across markets. The post Fed rate cut before 2027 slips to 32.9% chance, lowest in months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:46:21 PM
Deribit Bitcoin options top BlackRock IBIT at $31.3B
Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit has reached $31.3 billion, overtaking BlackRock’s IBIT ahead of a $6.25 billion expiry. Deribit’s Bitcoin options open interest climbed to $31.3 billion on May 21, overtaking BlackRock’s IBIT at $27 billion. The reversal comes…
By Peace Longe 5/21/2026, 6:45:29 PM
Petition to scrap South Korea's crypto tax reaches 50K threshold
Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.
By Vince Quill 5/21/2026, 6:44:45 PM
Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,500 jobs, replace with AI by 2030
Standard Chartered's AI-driven job cuts highlight a broader trend of automation reshaping workforce dynamics and profitability strategies. The post Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,500 jobs, replace with AI by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:41:59 PM
Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war squeezes American consumers
Rising fuel costs due to geopolitical tensions may trigger a broader economic slowdown, impacting consumer spending and retail profits. The post Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war squeezes American consumers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:41:51 PM
White House postpones signing ceremony for AI executive order
The delay highlights ongoing challenges in balancing AI innovation with regulatory oversight, potentially impacting US leadership in AI development. The post White House postpones signing ceremony for AI executive order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:39:47 PM
Turkey liquidates nearly all US Treasuries to defend lira amid Iran war fallout
Turkey's drastic reserve depletion to stabilize the lira highlights vulnerabilities in emerging markets during geopolitical crises, risking future instability. The post Turkey liquidates nearly all US Treasuries to defend lira amid Iran war fallout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:36:23 PM
SN9 enables large-scale AI model training using IOTA architecture
IOTA's collaborative model democratizes AI training, potentially lowering entry barriers and fostering innovation, but scalability challenges remain. The post SN9 enables large-scale AI model training using IOTA architecture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:32:46 PM
WiseTech begins layoffs of 2,000 employees as AI replaces manual coding
WiseTech's AI-driven layoffs highlight a shift towards automation, potentially accelerating AI adoption and impacting global labor markets. The post WiseTech begins layoffs of 2,000 employees as AI replaces manual coding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:32:25 PM
Why Thousands of Community Users Are Moving Into XRPPower to Earn Daily AI-Powered Income
Over the past several months, conversations within the community have begun to shift noticeably. While many traders continue focusing on short-term market volatility, a growing number of proponents are now paying closer attention to AI-powered digital income platforms that emphasize automation, accessibility, and long-term ecosystem participation....
By Guest Author 5/21/2026, 6:32:05 PM
ADNOC warns Gulf oil disruptions may persist until 2027, impacting WTI prices
ADNOC's warning highlights potential long-term supply constraints, influencing global energy costs and inflation, impacting economic stability. The post ADNOC warns Gulf oil disruptions may persist until 2027, impacting WTI prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 6:27:45 PM
Ripple’s XRP Looks Ready For Monster Breakout, Says Popular Trader— But There’s A Catch
One crypto trader believes Ripple’s XRP could be on the verge of a major breakout, but only if it can overcome a crucial resistance level.
By Brenda Ngari 5/21/2026, 6:19:20 PM
CFTC signs MOU with National Hockey League over prediction markets
The financial regulator signed a similar agreement with Major League Baseball in March and continues to file lawsuits against state-level authorities going after prediction market platforms over sports betting.
By Turner Wright 5/21/2026, 6:15:18 PM
Zcash (ZEC) Soars 27% Weekly: 3 AIs Debate Whether It Can Break Into the Top 10 in 2026
"Zcash is built to be a rebel - and rebels rarely win popularity contests," Gemini stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 5/21/2026, 6:14:57 PM
National Hockey League partners with US CFTC on prediction market safeguards
The NHL-CFTC partnership enhances market integrity, setting a precedent for sports leagues to integrate regulatory oversight in prediction markets. The post National Hockey League partners with US CFTC on prediction market safeguards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:10:26 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: AI will be multitrillion-dollar industry with ‘very clear’ ROI
AI's projected multitrillion-dollar growth highlights its transformative economic impact, driving competition and innovation across industries. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: AI will be multitrillion-dollar industry with ‘very clear’ ROI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:07:23 PM
Google showcases Gemma 4-powered Open Duck robot that anyone can 3D print at home
Google's initiative democratizes AI robotics, enabling local, cloud-independent AI applications, potentially transforming personal and educational tech landscapes. The post Google showcases Gemma 4-powered Open Duck robot that anyone can 3D print at home appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:06:38 PM
Missouri AG Files Suit Against Coinflip, Targets Over 140 Bitcoin ATM Kiosks in the State
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit May 20, 2026, against GPD Holdings LLC, the company operating the Coinflip Bitcoin ATM network, accusing it of knowingly facilitating fraud while hiding fees that reached as high as 21.9% of each transaction. Missouri Sues Coinflip for Hiding 21.9% Fees and Allegedly Enabling Crypto Scams...
By Jamie Redman 5/21/2026, 6:05:19 PM
Bitcoin ETF demand weakens despite CLARITY Act policy win
Washington just gave crypto one of its clearest policy wins of 2026. Bitcoin ETF demand cracked anyway. The Senate Banking Committee advanced H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, by a 15-9 vote on May 14, sending the market-structure bill toward the Senate floor. CryptoSlate reported that Bitcoin moved back above $81,000 after the...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/21/2026, 6:05:02 PM
SpaceX eyes $1.5T IPO valuation, could make Musk first trillionaire
SpaceX's potential IPO could reshape the aerospace industry, influence market dynamics, and redefine wealth benchmarks globally. The post SpaceX eyes $1.5T IPO valuation, could make Musk first trillionaire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 6:04:15 PM
Deep Fission seeks $156M in US IPO to power AI’s insatiable energy appetite
Deep Fission's IPO highlights the growing intersection of nuclear innovation and AI energy demands, potentially reshaping energy markets. The post Deep Fission seeks $156M in US IPO to power AI’s insatiable energy appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:03:18 PM
Coinbase Exchange enables full trading for WRON-USD, NEX-USD, and USDC pairs
Coinbase's expanded trading pairs enhance liquidity and accessibility, potentially increasing market participation and diversifying investment options. The post Coinbase Exchange enables full trading for WRON-USD, NEX-USD, and USDC pairs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:02:52 PM
IG Europe partners with Bitpanda to bring spot crypto trading across the EU
IG's partnership with Bitpanda could accelerate crypto adoption in the EU, integrating digital assets into mainstream trading platforms. The post IG Europe partners with Bitpanda to bring spot crypto trading across the EU appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 6:00:12 PM
Ethereum sees 3 firms test HKDAP stablecoin
Hong Kong’s first officially approved HKD-backed stablecoin, HKDAP, has completed a live transfer test on Ethereum involving three licensed firms. The transfer of Hong Kong’s HKD-backed stablecoin on Ethereum (ETH) demonstrates the regulator’s willingness to adopt innovative DeFi tooling. According…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 6:00:00 PM
EU to Review MiCA, as 80% of Crypto Firms Vanish in Compliance Cull
The European Commission has a long-standing habit of checking its own homework and MiCA is next up on the docket. On Tuesday, Brussels launched a formal consultation to gather feedback on the functioning of the Regulation. For the stakeholders involved, the exchanges, the issuers, and the industry associations, this is an invitation to revisit the...
By Adonis Adoni 5/21/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Wall Street-Backed Exchange Opens Route Into XRP
Ripple’s institutional prime brokerage has integrated with EDX Markets—the Citadel, Fidelity and Schwab-backed exchange. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/21/2026, 5:58:00 PM
JPMorgan, Bank of America underwrite CATL IPO despite Pentagon military designation
The banks' actions may prompt stricter regulations on US financial dealings with military-linked firms, impacting global investment dynamics. The post JPMorgan, Bank of America underwrite CATL IPO despite Pentagon military designation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 5:55:18 PM
Iran and US reach final draft of nuclear deal through Pakistani mediation
The potential US-Iran nuclear deal could ease regional tensions and reshape geopolitical dynamics, despite minimal impact on Iran's leadership. The post Iran and US reach final draft of nuclear deal through Pakistani mediation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 5:55:16 PM
US government intensifies crackdown on Iran’s cryptocurrency use with $500M asset freeze
The asset freeze amplifies economic pressure on Iran, potentially destabilizing its financial networks and impacting global crypto markets. The post US government intensifies crackdown on Iran’s cryptocurrency use with $500M asset freeze appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 5:53:00 PM
Blockchain.com confidentially submits IPO filing with SEC
The crypto services company began the US IPO process as companies across the digital asset sector weigh public market debuts.
By Nate Kostar 5/21/2026, 5:30:31 PM
Mark Cuban says he sold most of his Bitcoin after failed hedge narrative 'disappointed' the billionaire
The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness.
By Helene Braun 5/21/2026, 5:30:16 PM
Chainlink Sees Historic On-Chain Surge While Exchange Supply Keeps Shrinking – Details
Chainlink has lost the $10 mark as the market faces a retrace that could extend further. Leaving holders navigate a price structure that offers little immediate comfort. The decline is real — but a CryptoOnchain report has identified a development in the network data from earlier this month that reframes what the current price weakness is actually...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 5/21/2026, 5:30:08 PM
VNC Chain Development Team Announces Upcoming Mainnet Launch Window, Decentralized Wallet Infrastructure, and Ecosystem Expansion Strategy
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (Globeprwire.com) — The VNC Chain development team has officially announced...
By Globe PRwire 5/21/2026, 5:29:22 PM