XRP Ledger implements fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade to enhance network efficiency
The upgrade's activation deadline pressures node operators to adapt, ensuring network cohesion and enhancing XRPL's competitive edge in asset tokenization. The post XRP Ledger implements fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade to enhance network efficiency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:29:25 AM
Bitcoin’s April recovery showed signs of structural accumulation
April 2026 will be remembered not for explosive gains but for structural repair. After a brutal February and March, marked by sharp drawdowns, leverage flushes, and sentiment washouts that left Bitcoin grinding below $70,000, the market staged a methodical recovery…
By Rony Roy 5/26/2026, 9:29:07 AM
Iran and US forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks, Bitcoin briefly dips below $80K
Geopolitical tensions near Hormuz highlight the fragile nature of peace efforts and underscore crypto's sensitivity to global instability. The post Iran and US forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks, Bitcoin briefly dips below $80K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:27:07 AM
Iran considers transferring 60% enriched uranium to China amid US negotiations
Iran's potential uranium transfer to China could reshape geopolitical alliances, impacting global nuclear diplomacy and economic sanctions dynamics. The post Iran considers transferring 60% enriched uranium to China amid US negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:26:25 AM
European Central Bank survey shows firms raising cost and inflation expectations amid US-Iran war
Eurozone firms' rising cost expectations amid geopolitical tensions could strain ECB's policy balance, impacting growth and financial markets. The post European Central Bank survey shows firms raising cost and inflation expectations amid US-Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:22:23 AM
Meta’s $125B AI investment questioned as potential misstep
Meta's massive AI investment raises concerns about its strategic direction, highlighting the need for clear monetization pathways amid investor skepticism. The post Meta’s $125B AI investment questioned as potential misstep appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:21:11 AM
US Central Command strikes targets in Iran as ceasefire talks stall, rattling crypto markets
The military escalation complicates diplomatic efforts, heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting global markets, including crypto volatility. The post US Central Command strikes targets in Iran as ceasefire talks stall, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 9:21:01 AM
Bhutan Government Moves $7,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Suggesting Possible Sale: Arkham
The Bhutanese government is shifting a portion of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to a different wallet. The crypto de-anonymizing platform Arkham notes that Bhutan’s government recently moved $7 million worth of BTC to a Segregated Witness (SegWit) address. Arkham says the move could indicate a potential transfer or sale. “Bhutan will periodically...
By Conor Devitt 5/26/2026, 9:15:12 AM
Bitcoin caught between critical onchain support and an options showdown
Heavy supply concentration and large options positioning continue to suppress volatility and keep bitcoin range-bound.
By James Van Straten 5/26/2026, 9:11:06 AM
$589 XRP Meme Returns: XRPL Foundation Revives Famous Insider's Cryptogram
A cryptic "Great Day" teaser from the XRPL Foundation revives the iconic $589 insider meme right on the heels of the network's completed structural overhaul.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/26/2026, 9:11:00 AM
Bitcoin Heads Back to Bear Flag Bottom: Can Anything Stop the Slide?
The $BTC price has fallen through the mid-point of its bear flag and it looks to all intents and purposes that the price is going to head down to the bottom of the flag. Is there anything that can stop this slide from happening?
By Laurie Dunn 5/26/2026, 9:08:42 AM
SNC Scandic Coin: Regulated real?world?asset project launched on BingX, BitMart, L?Bank and Biconomy
Seoul, South Korea, 26th May 2026, Chainwire The post SNC Scandic Coin: Regulated real?world?asset project launched on BingX, BitMart, L?Bank and Biconomy appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 5/26/2026, 9:07:28 AM
XRP Ledger to delete NFT junk and patch key bugs takes in new upgrade
The XRP Ledger is rolling out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, to clean up expired NFTs.
By Omkar Godbole 5/26/2026, 9:06:37 AM
Bitcoin Slides Below $77K as US Military Strikes on Iran Shake Risk Appetite
Following reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran, bitcoin dropped nearly $800 in over three hours on Monday night, slipping below $77,000 and wiping out roughly $20 billion in market capitalization. Market Reaction to Geopolitical Shocks Bitcoin slipped back below $77,000 late Monday after reports that the U.S. Navy had struck...
By Terence Zimwara 5/26/2026, 9:05:38 AM
Crypto Developers Under Siege As ‘TrapDoor’ Malware Hits Supply Chain
The attackers behind TrapDoor went after more than wallets and passwords — they embedded hidden instructions inside packages designed to manipulate AI coding assistants. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pizza Day: A $41 Experiment Now Worth Billions According to security firm Socket, the goal was to trick tools like Claude and Cursor into running what...
By Christian Encila 5/26/2026, 9:00:53 AM
CISA faces cuts and diminished role amid rising AI cyber threats
CISA's reduced capacity amid AI cyber threats risks leaving critical infrastructure and smaller digital platforms vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. The post CISA faces cuts and diminished role amid rising AI cyber threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:56:39 AM
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlights AI’s cost-cutting potential, draws parallels to 1990s boom
AI's potential to lower costs could reshape economic policy, but skepticism and external factors may lead to cautious Fed actions. The post Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlights AI’s cost-cutting potential, draws parallels to 1990s boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:56:34 AM
Altcoin Narrative Returns as HYPE, ZEC, NEAR Lead Market Gains
The crypto market is preparing for an Altcoin Season. Michael van de Poppe believes that the current AltSeason…
By Nynu Jamal 5/26/2026, 8:55:42 AM
Bitcoin sees biggest 2026 weekly outflow as crypto funds lose $1.47B: CoinShares
Bitcoin funds saw $1.315B in weekly outflows as digital asset products lost $1.47B, with Iran risk driving global withdrawals.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 8:53:29 AM
Bitcoin sees largest weekly outflow of 2026 with $1.4B from digital asset funds
The significant outflow signals shifting investor sentiment, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price stability and future growth prospects. The post Bitcoin sees largest weekly outflow of 2026 with $1.4B from digital asset funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/26/2026, 8:50:49 AM
HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR Could Lead the Next Altcoin Rally, Says Michael van de Poppe
The post HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR Could Lead the Next Altcoin Rally, Says Michael van de Poppe appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Everyone is waiting for the altcoin season to begin. Popular crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe believes the current market cycle is setting up for strong momentum across several altcoins in the coming months. Van de...
By Rizwan Ansari 5/26/2026, 8:48:21 AM
Will Solana price drop below $80 as bearish crossover forms?
Solana price has slipped back toward $84 after a failed rebound near $86, as bearish weekly momentum and growing downside liquidity have kept traders focused on whether SOL could break below the key $80 support level. Solana (SOL) traded near…
By Rony Roy 5/26/2026, 8:46:06 AM
Stablecoin market reaches record $322B, surpassing 95 countries’ FX reserves
The stablecoin market's growth challenges traditional financial systems, influencing global liquidity and increasing reliance on US Treasuries. The post Stablecoin market reaches record $322B, surpassing 95 countries’ FX reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:44:48 AM
ByteDance offers special stock incentives to AI team to reduce poaching
ByteDance's aggressive retention strategy highlights the intensifying competition for AI talent, impacting global tech industry dynamics. The post ByteDance offers special stock incentives to AI team to reduce poaching appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:41:54 AM
Bitcoin’s PCE Waiting Game: Why Traders Are Holding Back Near 6K
Bitcoin’s muted trading before PCE puts inflation data, liquidity, dollar strength and risk appetite at the center of the next BTC move.
By Darnell Whitaker 5/26/2026, 8:41:23 AM
XRP Futures and the .30 Line: Why Derivatives Could Add Volatility
XRP’s support zone and futures activity put derivatives demand, liquidity, leverage and institutional access at the center of its next move.
By Lena Carter 5/26/2026, 8:40:28 AM
Stablecoin market reaches record $322B, surpassing the FX reserves of 95 countries
The stablecoin market's growth challenges traditional financial systems, influencing global liquidity and increasing reliance on US Treasuries. The post Stablecoin market reaches record $322B, surpassing the FX reserves of 95 countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:34:50 AM
Math AI startup Axiom Math gets algorithm-generated proofs into peer-reviewed journals
Algorithm-generated proofs could revolutionize mathematical research, challenging traditional peer-review processes and academic validation norms. The post Math AI startup Axiom Math gets algorithm-generated proofs into peer-reviewed journals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:34:48 AM
CoinShares reports $1.07B outflow from digital asset funds as Bitcoin sees largest weekly exit of 2026
The significant outflow from digital asset funds highlights investor sensitivity to geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting future crypto market stability. The post CoinShares reports $1.07B outflow from digital asset funds as Bitcoin sees largest weekly exit of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:30:47 AM
Ondo Finance Confirms Founder Nathan Allman’s Death, Appoints Ian De Bode as CEO
Ondo Finance, one of the leading real-world asset tokenization protocols with over $3.79 billion in total value locked, has confirmed the unexpected death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode has been named the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Filling Big Shoes Ondo Finance, a blockchain protocol that brings traditional...
By Shiraz Jagati 5/26/2026, 8:30:47 AM
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to cause jobs apocalypse
AI's impact on jobs remains uncertain, with potential overvaluation in tech investments as productivity gains have yet to materialize. The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to cause jobs apocalypse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:30:35 AM
Russia warns US citizens to leave Kyiv amid planned strikes
Escalating tensions and planned strikes in Kyiv diminish prospects for diplomatic resolution, impacting market sentiment on peace deal likelihood. The post Russia warns US citizens to leave Kyiv amid planned strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/26/2026, 8:27:35 AM
Render Price Surges as Network Activity Hits 74 Million Frames Rendered
The post Render Price Surges as Network Activity Hits 74 Million Frames Rendered appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Render is gaining momentum after the network surpassed 74 million rendered frames, a milestone equivalent to roughly 700 years of rendering on local GPUs. Rising rendering activity matters because more usage leads to higher...
By Qadir AK 5/26/2026, 8:27:11 AM
Futu and Up Fintech shares crater as China launches sweeping crackdown on cross-border trading
China's crackdown on cross-border trading highlights its commitment to capital control, potentially reshaping global investment dynamics. The post Futu and Up Fintech shares crater as China launches sweeping crackdown on cross-border trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:25:06 AM
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson backs XRP over Tether and Circle
Charles Hoskinson praised XRP as a better Web2.5 product than Tether or Circle, citing open access to XRPL without Ripple approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 8:24:09 AM
Digital asset investment products see $1.47B in outflows, marking third-largest weekly drop of 2026
Investor sentiment in digital assets is vulnerable to geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, impacting market stability and investment strategies. The post Digital asset investment products see $1.47B in outflows, marking third-largest weekly drop of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:22:01 AM
ING Groep employs vibe coding to slash electronic trading development time from weeks to hours
AI-driven coding accelerates development, reshaping banking tech strategies, challenging third-party vendors, and prompting regulatory scrutiny. The post ING Groep employs vibe coding to slash electronic trading development time from weeks to hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:21:58 AM
Israel air raids in Lebanon escalate tensions, impact peace deal prospects
Heightened tensions from Israel's air raids in Lebanon diminish peace prospects, complicate regional stability, and hinder diplomatic efforts. The post Israel air raids in Lebanon escalate tensions, impact peace deal prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/26/2026, 8:21:13 AM
China expands travel restrictions for top AI talent at private firms
China's travel restrictions on AI talent could hinder global tech collaborations, signaling a shift towards nationalistic control over innovation. The post China expands travel restrictions for top AI talent at private firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:18:56 AM
Trump seeks broader Middle East peace pact, including Iran and Israel
A successful Middle East peace pact could reshape regional alliances, stabilize global oil markets, and influence international economic policies. The post Trump seeks broader Middle East peace pact, including Iran and Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:18:26 AM
Researchers urge treating AI agents as untrusted systems, warning of crypto security risks
Treating AI agents as untrusted systems highlights the need for robust security measures to prevent financial vulnerabilities in crypto transactions. The post Researchers urge treating AI agents as untrusted systems, warning of crypto security risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:15:36 AM
US-Iran 60-day ceasefire would keep Bitcoin hostage to macro uncertainty – Do new strikes change that?
Nikkei reported on May 25 that the US and Iran were discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days from a final deal, with the early-April ceasefire extended for 60 days and nuclear talks held during that window. That relief setup for Bitcoin has already been tested. The US military said […] The post US-Iran 60-day ceasefire would...
By Gino Matos 5/26/2026, 8:14:57 AM
First 'Good Buy Signal' on XRP Since March Flashes: Santiment Intelligence
XRP might see the return of volatility sooner than anticipated.
By Arman Shirinyan 5/26/2026, 8:13:00 AM
Aster launches OpenAI pre-IPO perpetual with 5x leverage
Synthetic perpetuals democratize access to pre-IPO valuations, but they introduce speculative risks and regulatory uncertainties for retail traders. The post Aster launches OpenAI pre-IPO perpetual with 5x leverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:08:52 AM
European Central Bank warns of risks in private credit markets
The ECB's warning highlights potential systemic risks, urging enhanced oversight to prevent private credit market stress from impacting broader financial stability. The post European Central Bank warns of risks in private credit markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/26/2026, 8:06:21 AM
Bitcoin price faces Iran shock as BTC volume crashes 81%
Bitcoin price hovered near $76,591 as spot volume fell 81% since Oct. 2025, with Iran tensions, weak network activity, and funding rates in focus.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/26/2026, 8:04:53 AM
S&P 500 After the Oil Spike: Can Stocks Hold Gains as Middle East Risk Returns?
Rising oil and renewed geopolitical pressure test the S&P 500’s rally as investors weigh inflation, earnings, yields and risk appetite.
By Andrei Popescu 5/26/2026, 8:04:02 AM
Lido EarnUSD: Why Stablecoin Yield Products Are Moving Beyond Staking
Lido’s stablecoin yield push shows how DeFi is shifting from simple staking into managed vaults, risk routing and automated income products.
By Sophia Bennett 5/26/2026, 8:03:05 AM
ONDO price drops 4% as community mourns Nathan Allman’s death
Ondo Finance token is down 4% after Nathan Allman’s death announcement. Ian De Bode officially takes over as Ondo Finance CEO. Ondo TVL holds above $2.67 billion amid market uncertainty. ONDO token fell nearly 4% over the past 24 hours after news emerged that Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman had passed away unexpectedly. The token […] The post...
By Charles Thuo 5/26/2026, 8:01:53 AM
Polymarket Faces Ban In Indonesia Amid Growing Global Crackdown
Amid the global crackdown on online gambling and prediction markets, Indonesia has joined the list of jurisdictions imposing restrictions on Polymarket and similar platforms after a bet on the President’s term drew online attention. Related Reading: Crypto Payments Go Autonomous As AI Agents Execute 176M Transactions Indonesia Blocks Access To...
By Rubmar Garcia 5/26/2026, 8:00:19 AM