The end of ads: Coinbase engineer says AI agents could kill the internet’s favorite business model
Erik Reppel, who created the x402 protocol, said that the web economy depends heavily on advertising revenue generated from humans. AI agents bypass that system entirely.
By Margaux Nijkerk 5/6/2026, 4:44:38 PM
Bitcoin funding rates near historic extreme fear- what’s next?
Bitcoin (BTC) funding rates – a fee set to balance perpetual contract price to the underlying asset price – have … Continue reading The post Bitcoin funding rates near historic extreme fear- what’s next? appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/6/2026, 4:42:45 PM
Analyst Spots an Ethereum (ETH) Golden Cross: Is a Big Rally on the Way?
Is ETH on track for a pump to almost $2,700 next?
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 5/6/2026, 4:39:42 PM
XRP Heats Up As Bold Price Targets Collide With These Catalysts
Enormous price targets are back in discussion due to multiple technical factors, including the $4.3K 'velocity' driven theory. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 5/6/2026, 4:35:00 PM
Solana Network Sees Sharp Drop In Active Addresses From Its Recent High, Investor Sentiment Fading?
After a period of heightened performance and adoption, the Solana network is starting to witness a slowdown in users’ activity and interest. A report has emerged showing that the active wallet addresses on the SOL network have fallen sharply, raising questions about its impact on prices. A Steep Decline In Solana’s Active Wallet Addresses...
By Godspower Owie 5/6/2026, 4:30:12 PM
Retail Traders Get Crypto Access as Morgan Stanley Follows SoFi in Trading Push
Morgan Stanley has begun piloting direct cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, charging around 50 basis points per transaction, according to a Bloomberg report. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!). Charles Schwab has begun rolling out plans for spot cryptocurrency trading for retail...
By Tareq Sikder 5/6/2026, 4:28:06 PM
Hoskinson Claims Flare Attacks Cardano for Attention
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Flare Networks CEO Hugo Philion have engaged in a heated public feud.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/6/2026, 4:27:46 PM
Kevin O’Leary says Wall Street’s tokenization boom is all talk without crypto rules
O’Leary says institutional investors still see tokenization as too risky without clear U.S. crypto regulation and compliance standards.
By Helene Braun 5/6/2026, 4:27:36 PM
Outset Media Index for Web3 Marketing Agencies: How One Tool Replaces Five
Outset Media Index helps Web3 marketing agencies replace fragmented PR research, media benchmarking, and reporting workflows with one unified media intelligence platform built for data-driven campaign planning.
By Crypto Daily 5/6/2026, 4:24:51 PM
Hut 8 stock nears 35% surge after $9.8B AI data center lease
Hut 8 stock surged 35% after the company secured a $9.8B AI data center lease for its Beacon Point campus in Texas. The post Hut 8 stock nears 35% surge after $9.8B AI data center lease appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/6/2026, 4:22:44 PM
KelpDAO Slams Layerzero After $300M Exploit, Shifts rsETH to Chainlink CCIP
Following a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs’ account of the incident, alleging that the bridge provider is deflecting blame for its own infrastructure failures. The Dispute Over Network Configuration KelpDAO has issued a blistering response to Layerzero Labs following an April 18 exploit that...
By Terence Zimwara 5/6/2026, 4:19:20 PM
Strategy Is No Longer BTC Treasury Firm. Markets Haven’t Priced It In Yet.
Strategy’s move from passive holder to algorithmic trader changes what its massive Bitcoin position really represents. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 5/6/2026, 4:15:00 PM
Core Scientific to buy Bitcoin miner Polaris, stock jumps 11%
Core Scientific's strategic expansion and acquisition efforts position it to capitalize on the surging AI data center market demand. The post Core Scientific to buy Bitcoin miner Polaris, stock jumps 11% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/6/2026, 4:10:47 PM
What to Expect From Stable’s v1.3.0 Mainnet Upgrade
Stable’s v1.3.0 is an upgrade focused on execution safety, EVM consistency, and stronger RPC reliability. EIP-7702 support is…
By Harsh Chauhan 5/6/2026, 4:10:10 PM
OpenTrade raises $17M to push stablecoin yield into fintechs and DeFi
OpenTrade raises $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure as stablecoin supply tops $300B and TVL passes $200M. The post OpenTrade raises $17M to push stablecoin yield into fintechs and DeFi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 4:03:01 PM
Roobet Launches Prediction Markets on May 6, The First Major Crypto Casino to Integrate the Format
Roobet Launches Prediction Markets on May 6, The First Major Crypto Casino to Integrate the Format
By Chainwire 5/6/2026, 4:00:17 PM
Crypto Long & Short: In quiet crypto markets, yield is the trade
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Maxime Seiler notes that weak crypto prices mask adoption, making yield strategies the main trade. Then, Kavita Maharaj‑Alexander writes on crypto’s next phase being driven by proving compliance in practice, elevating the infrastructure providers that enable it.
By Maxime Seiler 5/6/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Gold spikes above $4,700 as silver rallies more than 6% in a day
Spot gold smashed through $4,710 per ounce while silver jumped more than 6%, extending a months‑long precious‑metals rally that is now outpacing most risk assets and reopening the gold‑versus‑Bitcoin safe‑haven debate. Spot gold pushed through the $4,710 mark on Wednesday,…
By Andrew Folkler 5/6/2026, 4:00:00 PM
$1.3 Trillion Shortlist: XRP Joins Elite List of Coins That Fund Managers Expect to Grow
Survey of $1.3 trillion fund managers shows XRP joins elite growth list as Wall Street shifts to fundamentals while waiting for Clarity Act legal resolution.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/6/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Shiba Inu Records 1,100 New Holders in 24 Hours, Hits New Milestone
Shiba Inu sees steady influx of new users as the market rally continues to drive interest for SHIB amid the rapid price surge.
By Caroline Amosun 5/6/2026, 3:42:17 PM
Bitcoin price rejects at $83K as Trump calls Iran deal 'big assumption'
Bitcoin price action failed to revisit the $83,000 mark after US-Iran war tensions took over to steer the crypto market mood.
By William Suberg 5/6/2026, 3:37:38 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: Next 48 Hours Will Be Crucial for XRP’s Future
XRP is trading at $1.45 as the new week opens. It is quietly staging one of the more interesting recoveries it has managed since the cycle peak. While Bitcoin’s recent push has provided a rising macro tide, XRP is pressing against the convergence of the 100-day MA and the descending channel’s upper boundary simultaneously, with […]
By Shayan Markets 5/6/2026, 3:35:26 PM
Can TROLL Crypto Price Sustain Its 250% Rally & Break $0.08?
The post Can TROLL Crypto Price Sustain Its 250% Rally & Break $0.08? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Out of nowhere this week, the TROLL crypto price has decided it’s done bleeding. After months of slow grind and near irrelevance through early 2026, the token just flipped the script very hard. Early May brought a brutal 250% rally, and...
By Yash Jain 5/6/2026, 3:35:03 PM
Bitcoin Has Entered Its ‘Most Dangerous Quarter,’ And This Expert Is Warning Investors
The Bitcoin recovery above $80,000 has brought some sort of confidence back into the crypto market, but a crypto expert is warning that the timing of the rebound may be more dangerous than it looks. As noted by the expert, who goes by the name Crypto Patel on X, Bitcoin has now entered the same part of the four-year cycle that previously produced...
By Sandra White 5/6/2026, 3:30:44 PM
The legal risks and practical considerations of digital asset blacklisting
When digital assets are frozen, holders can suddenly be deprived of access to their legitimate assets or income. Here’s what to know to keep your digital holdings safe.
By Galen Kast 5/6/2026, 3:30:00 PM
Ripple’s CEO Warns Congress May Run Out Of Runway On CLARITY Act
"We're getting the Clarity Act", says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse despite the long stretch uncertainty in the Congress. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 5/6/2026, 3:29:00 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 5/6/2026, 3:27:38 PM
QUANTIFY Securities Successfully Completes M&A Restructuring and Industrial Upgrade
DENVER, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid its pursuit of industrial transformation and upgrading, continuous advancement...
By Globe PRwire 5/6/2026, 3:24:14 PM
Ahikam Kaufman: Safebooks AI automates real-time financial data validation, tackles billing inefficiencies for large companies, and addresses the accountant shortage crisis | SaaS Interviews
SafeBooks AI revolutionizes financial management by automating data validation, solving key inefficiencies for large enterprises. The post Ahikam Kaufman: Safebooks AI automates real-time financial data validation, tackles billing inefficiencies for large companies, and addresses the accountant shortage crisis | SaaS Interviews appeared first on...
By Editorial Team 5/6/2026, 3:20:09 PM
The Protocol: AI Agents form their own firm
Also: Alpenglow upgrade update, Ripple on North Korea hacking threat, Cloudflare on AI agents and web economics
By Margaux Nijkerk 5/6/2026, 3:18:23 PM
Trump to confront Xi over Iran oil purchases amid US-China tensions
Heightened US-China tensions over Iran oil purchases could destabilize global oil markets and complicate US-Iran nuclear negotiations. The post Trump to confront Xi over Iran oil purchases amid US-China tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 3:16:10 PM
Iran seeks China’s mediation in US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz
China's mediation could shift diplomatic dynamics, potentially easing tensions and impacting global oil markets, though US policy remains pivotal. The post Iran seeks China’s mediation in US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 3:14:09 PM
Morgan Stanley takes on crypto trading rivals with E*Trade pilot
The Wall Street bank is charging 50 basis points per crypto trade, below basic retail pricing at Coinbase, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.
By Zoltan Vardai 5/6/2026, 3:08:47 PM
Market Whiplash: Oil Sinks to $88, Then Spikes as Iran Claims Control of Hormuz
The two international crude benchmarks recovered after falling hard in the early morning when President Trump reiterated that his Administration was nearing a peace agreement with Iran. The catalyst? The alleged establishment of the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” to oversee Hormuz’s transit. Oil Prices Bounce After Iran Establishes New Persian...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/6/2026, 3:08:27 PM
France, UK lead mission to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
The European-led mission may enhance regional stability and influence, potentially easing global oil supply concerns and reducing military tensions. The post France, UK lead mission to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 3:06:11 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Hits Key Decision Zone After 20% Monthly Rally
Bitcoin has continued its recovery structure with buyers gradually regaining control. The recent upward expansion has pushed the market back toward key resistance levels, while momentum indicators and market structure suggest that BTC is attempting to transition from a corrective phase into a broader bullish continuation. However, the market is...
By Shayan Markets 5/6/2026, 3:05:25 PM
The Biggest XRP Treasury Company Is Adopting A New Strategy, Here’s What It Is
XRP treasury firm Evernorth’s CEO, Asheesh Birla, has explained how his company differs from other digital asset treasuries (DATs). He stated that they intend to actively generate yields for investors as soon as they list on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘XRPN.’ Evernorth CEO Comments On How The XRP Treasury Company Stands Out During an […]
By Scott Matherson 5/6/2026, 3:00:28 PM
MetaMask taps theMiracle to power new rewards tab with targeted brand activations
MetaMask's integration with theMiracle enhances user engagement by centralizing personalized rewards, transforming wallets into dynamic ecosystems. The post MetaMask taps theMiracle to power new rewards tab with targeted brand activations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/6/2026, 3:00:20 PM
Banking lobby attempts to kill Clarity Act’s stablecoin progress as markup is scheduled for next week
US banks are mounting an aggressive lobbying effort to stall the CLARITY Act, even as key US lawmakers signal a fast-tracked timeline to put the bill on the president’s desk before July 4. The legislative clash centers on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a sweeping regulatory framework that cleared the House with bipartisan support […] The...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/6/2026, 3:00:07 PM
SpaceX’s Terafab megafab in Texas eyed for $55 billion build-out
SpaceX plans an initial $55 billion Terafab chip and AI megafactory in Grimes County, Texas, as part of Elon Musk’s broader Austin-centered semiconductor and compute build‑out. SpaceX is preparing to pour an estimated $55 billion into the first phase of…
By Andrew Folkler 5/6/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Russia’s oil tax revenues hit six-month high amid Middle East tensions
Russia's increased oil tax revenues highlight the complex interplay between geopolitical tensions and global economic stability. The post Russia’s oil tax revenues hit six-month high amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 2:58:10 PM
Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease
Bitcoin miner expands into AI infrastructure with long-term hyperscale contract in Texas, which includes options that could increase the total value of the agreement to over $25 billion.
By Olivier Acuna 5/6/2026, 2:56:37 PM
Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
It's day two of Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
By Stephen Alpher 5/6/2026, 2:56:09 PM
The Centralization Paradox: Why We Hate Arbitrum but Love Durov’s TON
The post The Centralization Paradox: Why We Hate Arbitrum but Love Durov’s TON appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News So, it turns out “decentralization” is just a word we use to feel superior until someone offers us a 75% pump and 6x lower fees. Last month, when the Arbitrum Security Council pulled an emergency “freeze” on $71M in exploited...
By Yash Jain 5/6/2026, 2:55:50 PM
Stablecoin industry opposes Bank of England’s unhosted wallet ban
The crypto industry in the UK has come out against the Bank of England’s proposed policy that would ban custodial wallets for stablecoins.
By Aaron Wood 5/6/2026, 2:55:00 PM
Iran airstrikes damage 228 US military targets in Middle East
The escalation in military tensions could lead to increased regional instability and potential involvement of European allies in the conflict. The post Iran airstrikes damage 228 US military targets in Middle East appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/6/2026, 2:53:54 PM
Best Crypto to Buy Now as $630M Pours Into Bitcoin ETFs While Chainlink and Polygon Land Major Deals
The post Best Crypto to Buy Now as $630M Pours Into Bitcoin ETFs While Chainlink and Polygon Land Major Deals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The best crypto to buy now is getting easier to spot after Bitcoin spot ETFs pulled in $630 million on May 1, the single strongest inflow day of 2026 according to Farside Investors. BlackRock’s IBIT...
By PR Manager 5/6/2026, 2:53:29 PM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA targets $0.30 breakout as technicals improve
Cardano (ADA) is extending its early-week rebound above $0.260 at the time of writing on Wednesday, building on improving sentiment in the broader crypto market after the United States (US) signaled a final peace agreement with Iran.
By N/A 5/6/2026, 2:50:31 PM
Here’s why Zcash price soared over 40% today
Zcash price surged more than 40% on Wednesday, briefly touching the $600 mark after Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain revealed the firm had quietly accumulated a significant position in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency since early 2024. According to data from crypto.news,…
By Rony Roy 5/6/2026, 2:40:00 PM
‘XRP Has Clarity’: Brad Garlinghouse Says He Has Chosen To Ignore Hoskinson’s Stuff
The post ‘XRP Has Clarity’: Brad Garlinghouse Says He Has Chosen To Ignore Hoskinson’s Stuff appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse delivered a message that every XRP holder needed to hear. Regardless of whether the CLARITY Act passes through the US Senate, XRP is not waiting for Washington to catch up. It already...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 5/6/2026, 2:36:32 PM