Wall Street anticipates lower open as oil prices surge on Iran fears
Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could exacerbate inflation, complicating central banks' efforts and impacting global markets. The post Wall Street anticipates lower open as oil prices surge on Iran fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:54:28 PM
Bitcoin’s long-term holder supply nears record high, breaks downtrend
The rising long-term holder supply and low exchange reserves suggest a potential for significant price volatility amid constrained Bitcoin liquidity. The post Bitcoin’s long-term holder supply nears record high, breaks downtrend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:51:10 PM
Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit accepts $5M fine in TSMC trade secrets case
The case underscores the critical importance of IP protection in the semiconductor industry, impacting trust and competitive dynamics globally. The post Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit accepts $5M fine in TSMC trade secrets case appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:51:04 PM
Gold-backed stablecoin USDKG lists on OSL, enters Hong Kong’s regulated crypto market
USDKG's entry into Hong Kong's regulated market highlights a shift towards sovereign-backed, commodity-based digital assets, impacting cross-border finance. The post Gold-backed stablecoin USDKG lists on OSL, enters Hong Kong’s regulated crypto market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:47:09 PM
Sui bets on gasless stablecoin transfers to transform payments
Sui Network (SUI), a Layer-1 protocol, launched a new feature that supports gasless stablecoin transfers. The feature enables users and businesses to send supported stablecoins without paying gas fees or maintaining a separate SUI token balance.
By N/A 5/21/2026, 2:46:54 PM
'This Is a Race We Can Win': Charles Hoskinson Targets Bitcoin DeFi Market for Cardano
Hoskinson projects Cardano pivot to Bitcoin DeFi to bridge a $9 billion valuation gap amid stagnant TVL and backlash in Japan.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/21/2026, 2:46:00 PM
JPMorgan to hire more AI specialists, fewer bankers as Dimon bets big on automation
JPMorgan's AI focus may reshape finance, pressuring rivals to adapt or risk obsolescence, while potentially increasing market volatility. The post JPMorgan to hire more AI specialists, fewer bankers as Dimon bets big on automation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:45:08 PM
MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks
With MoonPay Trade, the crypto payments firm is building infrastructure for banks, fintechs to access stablecoins, tokenized funds and yield in a one-stop shop.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/21/2026, 2:42:16 PM
Intel introduces SuperClaw hybrid agentic AI solution
Intel's hybrid AI strategy could redefine local computing's role, emphasizing privacy and performance, challenging cloud-centric models. The post Intel introduces SuperClaw hybrid agentic AI solution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:40:15 PM
Anthropic explores Azure servers with Microsoft’s Maia AI chips
Anthropic's exploration of Microsoft's Maia chips signals a shift towards diversified AI infrastructure, intensifying cloud competition. The post Anthropic explores Azure servers with Microsoft’s Maia AI chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:40:12 PM
Chainlink secures over $110B in total value across protocols
Chainlink's vast integration and economic impact highlight its critical role in blockchain infrastructure, potentially reshaping tokenized finance. The post Chainlink secures over $110B in total value across protocols appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:38:27 PM
Walmart tumbles on disappointing guidance, warns of low-income consumer distress
Walmart's guidance highlights economic vulnerability, signaling potential widespread consumer spending shifts and macroeconomic ripple effects. The post Walmart tumbles on disappointing guidance, warns of low-income consumer distress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:37:06 PM
US redirects 94 vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions: CENTCOM
The redirection of vessels may escalate geopolitical tensions, disrupt global oil supply chains, and impact maritime trade dynamics. The post US redirects 94 vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions: CENTCOM appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 2:34:26 PM
CENTCOM intensifies Hormuz blockade, redirects 94 vessels, disables 4
CENTCOM's intensified blockade in Hormuz could strain global oil supply chains, heightening geopolitical tensions and complicating diplomacy. The post CENTCOM intensifies Hormuz blockade, redirects 94 vessels, disables 4 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/21/2026, 2:32:07 PM
Mantle (MNT) jumps 10% to extend gains but can bulls break $0.70 resistance?
Mantle price rose to near $0.70, supported by rising volume. Daily indicators (RSI, MACD) favor short-term upside, but the price remains below a key downtrend line. Key resistance looms at $0.71 and support at the $0.60-$0.57 zone. Mantle climbed nearly 10% on Thursday, reaching intraday highs above $0.69 as a broader altcoin rebound lifted market...
By Benson Toti 5/21/2026, 2:32:07 PM
Investors see higher Federal Reserve rate hike risk, Bank of America survey shows
Investor sentiment shift suggests prolonged high rates could tighten liquidity, impacting risk assets and crypto, altering market dynamics. The post Investors see higher Federal Reserve rate hike risk, Bank of America survey shows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:31:19 PM
Anthropic in talks to rent Microsoft-designed AI server chips
The shift towards custom AI chips by major cloud providers signals a strategic move to reduce reliance on Nvidia, reshaping the AI infrastructure landscape. The post Anthropic in talks to rent Microsoft-designed AI server chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:30:41 PM
Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings Blockchain.com, one of the industry’s oldest firms, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned initial public offering. This post Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining...
By Micah Zimmerman 5/21/2026, 2:30:17 PM
SUI Is One Of ‘The Most Under-Discussed Setups’ In Crypto, Says Analyst
SUI may be one of the market’s more overlooked large-cap crypto setups, according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, who argued that the network’s institutional, stablecoin and technical developments have been overshadowed by a steep drawdown in the token price. In a post on X, van de Poppe said market attention had focused heavily on SUI’s decline...
By Jake Simmons 5/21/2026, 2:30:03 PM
Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin”
Bitcoin Magazine Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic’s recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026 This post Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New...
By Bitcoin Magazine 5/21/2026, 2:25:43 PM
Bybit Launches SPCXUSDT Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract with up to 10x Leverage Ahead of SpaceX’s Blockbuster IPO
Bybit Launches SPCXUSDT Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract with up to 10x Leverage Ahead of SpaceX’s Blockbuster IPO
By Chainwire 5/21/2026, 2:23:13 PM
REAL Finance Signs First Securities Tokenization Agreement, Activating Institutional Pipeline of More Than $100 Million
REAL Technologies Inc., the parent company of REAL Finance, announced today that it has executed its first securities tokenization agreement. The deal activates a committed institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets and marks the initial operational use of the company’s tokenization infrastructure. Tokenization will be...
By Media 5/21/2026, 2:15:58 PM
Bitcoin quantum computing risk centers on major exchange wallets, Glassnode data shows
Cryptocurrency exchanges are emerging as the clearest pressure point in Bitcoin’s long-running debate over quantum computing risk, sitting on millions of coins with publicly visible cryptographic keys. Bitcoin quantum risk begins with a fundamental feature of its transaction verification: public keys are hidden until funds are spent. Once a wallet...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/21/2026, 2:15:18 PM
Blockchain.com Moves Toward IPO With SEC Draft S-1 Filing
Blockchain.com Group Holdings Inc., one of the oldest crypto companies in the industry, filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21, 2026, signaling its intent to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). Blockchain.com Pushes IPO Plans Forward With Confidential SEC Filing...
By Jamie Redman 5/21/2026, 2:12:36 PM
Strategy Will Probably Buy All Bitcoin Mined Between Now and 2140
The post Strategy Will Probably Buy All Bitcoin Mined Between Now and 2140 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Michael Saylor said Strategy Inc. plans to keep accumulating Bitcoin until the final coins are mined around 2140. Speaking in an interview, Saylor said the company’s “Digital Credit” strategy will continue funding Bitcoin purchases...
By Qadir AK 5/21/2026, 2:12:00 PM
Solana perps venues compared against Hyperliquid in new analysis
Solana's struggle in the perpetual futures market highlights the critical need for improved execution speed and liquidity to compete effectively. The post Solana perps venues compared against Hyperliquid in new analysis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:07:44 PM
Foundation raises $6.4M to expand from Bitcoin wallets into AI agent authorization
Foundation's expansion into AI agent authorization highlights the growing need for secure, user-controlled permission systems in digital finance. The post Foundation raises $6.4M to expand from Bitcoin wallets into AI agent authorization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 2:06:41 PM
Shiba Inu Will Enter “Full Send Mode” if This Resistance Breaks
Shiba Inu could experience a valuation expansion if a multi-year descending resistance trendline finally makes way. Notably, this trendline has long suppressed Shiba Inu (SHIB), clamping down on every attempt to climb higher. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 5/21/2026, 2:05:49 PM
Bybit lists SPCXUSDT pre-IPO perpetual contract ahead of SpaceX’s IPO
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has listed the SPCXUSDT Perpetual Contract, giving traders leveraged exposure to … Continue reading The post Bybit lists SPCXUSDT pre-IPO perpetual contract ahead of SpaceX’s IPO appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 5/21/2026, 2:04:29 PM
REAL Finance Finalizes First Securities Tokenization Deal, Unlocking Over $100 Million in Institutional Demand
Real Technologies (parent company of REAL Finance) has executed its first securities-tokenization agreement, marking the initial operational use of its infrastructure. The deal activates a committed institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets. The Details of the Initiative The deal was signed with Factori AD, an EU- regulated...
By Bridgit Murphy 5/21/2026, 2:00:44 PM
SpaceX Reveals $1.45B Bitcoin Stash In S-1 Filing, Surpassing Market Estimates
Blockchain analysts had it wrong — by a wide margin. When SpaceX filed its S-1 registration statement with US securities regulators ahead of its planned June 12 stock market debut, the company disclosed Bitcoin holdings that were more than double what tracking firms had estimated. Related Reading: Singapore Shuts Down Bsquared’s Crypto Payment...
By Christian Encila 5/21/2026, 2:00:29 PM
Crypto Swaps in 2026: Speed Beats Liquidity, Top Platforms 45x Faster
New Swapzone study shows top non-custodial platforms execute trades up to 45 times faster, directly preserving user value. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 5/21/2026, 2:00:00 PM
DipCoin Marks Its First Anniversary as a Force in On-Chain Multi-Asset Trading
DipCoin Marks One Year on Sui With a Zero-Incident Security Record On May 21, 2025, DipCoin officially launched on the high-performance Sui blockchain. In the year since, the platform has held firm to three core principles: security, transparency, and high performance — building toward a new standard for decentralized multi-asset trading. That...
By PR DESK 5/21/2026, 1:57:40 PM
Peer-to-peer trading startup Variational raises $50 million for real-world perps in funding round led by Dragonfly
The company is initially offering perpetual futures on real-world assets including oil, silver, copper and gold.
By Olivier Acuna 5/21/2026, 1:57:00 PM
OpenAI model disproves major Erdős conjecture using general-purpose reasoning system
AI's ability to autonomously disprove long-standing mathematical conjectures could accelerate scientific discovery across various fields. The post OpenAI model disproves major Erdős conjecture using general-purpose reasoning system appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 1:56:54 PM
Elon Musk Cryptos in 2026: Top Coins and Real Holdings
or crashing, within hours. But despite all the hype, Musk’s actual involvement in crypto is much smaller and more cautious than many people think. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 5/21/2026, 1:55:16 PM
Hedge funds increase short positions against European equities to decade-high levels
Hedge funds' bearish stance on European stocks highlights potential market volatility, with geopolitical tensions and energy costs as key catalysts. The post Hedge funds increase short positions against European equities to decade-high levels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 1:53:52 PM
Baird raises Nvidia price target to $500 following Q1 earnings
Baird's bold Nvidia target suggests sustained AI demand could reshape tech investment strategies, impacting both traditional and crypto markets. The post Baird raises Nvidia price target to $500 following Q1 earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 1:53:44 PM
Live markets: Bitcoin's flat action continues as SpaceX IPO, Nvidia earnings capture news cycle
Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high.
By Stephen Alpher 5/21/2026, 1:51:11 PM
Blockchain.com files with SEC for U.S. IPO
The crypto financial services firm submitted a draft S-1 to the SEC as it explores a public listing amid renewed momentum in digital asset markets.
By Will Canny 5/21/2026, 1:50:27 PM
Blockchain.com Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering of Class A Ordinary Shares
Blockchain.com Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering of Class A Ordinary Shares
By Chainwire 5/21/2026, 1:45:15 PM
Hyperliquid whale won’t close HYPE short despite $22M unrealized loss
HYPE’s rally is flashing exhaustion near its record-high resistance, raising the risk of a 20% pullback toward the $51.5–$45 support zone.
By Yashu Gola 5/21/2026, 1:44:06 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: Where’s XRP Going Next After Latest Rejection at the 100-Day MA?
XRP is trading at $1.37 as May draws toward its final week, having erased every gain from what briefly looked like the most promising technical setup of the corrective cycle. The breakout above the 100-day MA on the USDT chart has failed to hold, and a lower high has formed on the BTC pair. The […]
By Shayan Markets 5/21/2026, 1:40:58 PM
Cycles raises $6.4M to build private crypto clearing network
Crypto infrastructure startup Cycles has raised $6.4 million in seed funding to build a private clearing network aimed at reducing liquidity usage and counterparty risk across digital asset markets. Cycles, a crypto financial infrastructure company focused on private market clearing,…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 1:39:33 PM
OSL Lists State-Supervised Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG, Expanding Asia’s Digital Asset Ecosystem
OSL. a global stablecoin payment and trading platform, today announced that its Hong Kong-licensed digital asset exchange OSL HK has officially listed USDKG.
By PR DESK 5/21/2026, 1:38:43 PM
Kraken moves closer to UAE launch after Dubai regulatory approval
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, received preliminary approval from Dubai's VARA, paving the way for UAE dirham funding, margin and OTC trading and institutional access via Kraken Prime.
By Helen Partz 5/21/2026, 1:35:41 PM
Foundation raises $6.4M to expand beyond Bitcoin wallets
Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Foundation has raised $6.4 million in new funding led by Fulgur Ventures as it pushes beyond self-custody into identity, authentication and AI agent authorization. Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet manufacturer Foundation has closed a $6.4 million funding…
By Andrew Folkler 5/21/2026, 1:35:10 PM
5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for a corporations to sell all involve value creation. This post 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.
By Allard Peng 5/21/2026, 1:33:32 PM
Anthropic’s enterprise joint venture acquires Fractional AI, pulling it away from OpenAI
Anthropic's acquisition of Fractional AI intensifies the enterprise AI race, highlighting the strategic importance of talent and deployment services. The post Anthropic’s enterprise joint venture acquires Fractional AI, pulling it away from OpenAI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/21/2026, 1:32:01 PM
Cardano Leios Testnet Goes Live as ADA Hovers Near Key Support
Cardano price faces a major breakdown amid the formation of an inverted pennant pattern in the daily time-frame…
By Sahil Mahadik 5/21/2026, 1:31:46 PM