Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surge as BTC Struggles to Hold $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost more than US$630 million as BTC fought to hold US$80,000, while Solana and Hyperliquid products still drew selective inflows from investors this volatile week. The post Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surge as BTC Struggles to Hold $80K appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/15/2026, 5:34:15 AM
Group linked to Trump sons seeks $400M from US defense department for Kazakhstan tungsten mine
The request highlights potential conflicts of interest and underscores the geopolitical shift towards diversifying critical mineral sources. The post Group linked to Trump sons seeks $400M from US defense department for Kazakhstan tungsten mine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 5:29:37 AM
Cardano whales now hold 67% of ADA supply in highest share since 2020
Wallets holding at least one million ADA now control 25.09 billion tokens, the highest share since July 2020, even as Cardano's TVL has bled to $137 million from a December 2024 peak of $686 million, per Santiment and DefiLlama data.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/15/2026, 5:28:29 AM
Dapper Labs Halts New NFL All Day NFT Drops Amid Licensing Reset
NFL ALL DAY will stop issuing new Moments after Dapper Labs reset the sports NFT platform, while existing collectibles remain tradeable and long-term holders receive new account perks. The post Dapper Labs Halts New NFL All Day NFT Drops Amid Licensing Reset appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 5/15/2026, 5:23:03 AM
Dartmouth adds Solana ETF as endowment crypto exposure reaches $14M
Dartmouth discloses $14M in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETF exposure while crypto funds face outflows and institutions adjust in May, 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/15/2026, 5:20:50 AM
'Washington Gets It': Ripple Exec Cheers Crypto Bill Vote
San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain firm Ripple is throwing its full weight behind the CLARITY Act after the comprehensive cryptocurrency framework advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/15/2026, 5:17:32 AM
Israel strikes Lebanon, ceasefire extension prospects dim
The escalation in Israel-Lebanon tensions risks destabilizing regional peace efforts, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post Israel strikes Lebanon, ceasefire extension prospects dim appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 5:16:06 AM
Senate Crypto Bill Clears Key Hurdle as Ethics Debate Looms Over Final Vote
Banking groups and crypto firms remain divided over stablecoin rules as the Senate prepares for a broader debate on regulation. The post Senate Crypto Bill Clears Key Hurdle as Ethics Debate Looms Over Final Vote appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 5/15/2026, 5:11:19 AM
How Will Markets React When $2B Bitcoin Options Expire Today?
The end of another week has arrived, which means another batch of crypto options contracts are expiring as spot markets cool off.
By Martin Young 5/15/2026, 5:09:51 AM
Solana (SOL) Buyers Stay Active, Though Resistance Keeps Pressure High
Solana found support at $90 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating below $94 and might struggle to continue higher. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $91 and $92 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $94 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance...
By Aayush Jindal 5/15/2026, 5:08:41 AM
PayPal agrees to settle US Justice Department probe over civil rights violations
The settlement highlights a shift in corporate diversity initiatives, emphasizing sector-based support over race-based criteria to comply with legal standards. The post PayPal agrees to settle US Justice Department probe over civil rights violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 5:05:17 AM
Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1B for AI-powered drug discovery, backed by Alphabet and sovereign wealth funds
Isomorphic Labs' funding highlights AI's potential to revolutionize drug discovery, but success hinges on bridging computational and clinical gaps. The post Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1B for AI-powered drug discovery, backed by Alphabet and sovereign wealth funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 5:05:02 AM
Lawyer behind Arbitrum crypto seizure fight now targets Tether for $344 million
Charles Gerstein wants a federal judge to order Tether to transfer OFAC-frozen USDT tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to victims holding unpaid terrorism judgments
By Sam Reynolds 5/15/2026, 5:04:13 AM
MARA acquires Long Ridge to accelerate AI infrastructure development
MARA's acquisition positions it strategically in the AI infrastructure market, potentially enhancing competitiveness and diversifying revenue streams. The post MARA acquires Long Ridge to accelerate AI infrastructure development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 5:03:47 AM
Zcash (ZEC) Rockets 1,200%—Expert Says ZEC Could Soon Outgrow Cardano (ADA)
Zcash (ZEC), the market’s leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has delivered a massive performance, with year-to-date data showing ZEC is up more than 1,200%, dramatically outpacing major coins. Cardano (ADA), by contrast, has been in a very different posture, with the same period showing a roughly 66% retrace. The divergence has been so...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/15/2026, 5:00:50 AM
Bitcoin Slump Forces Metaplanet Into $728M Quarterly Loss
Metaplanet ended the first quarter of 2026 holding 40,177 Bitcoin — up from 35,102 at the close of December 2025 — after buying roughly 5,075 BTC during the period to become the third-largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company in the world. That aggressive accumulation came at a cost. A Quarter Of Two Stories The Tokyo-listed […]
By Christian Encila 5/15/2026, 5:00:30 AM
Wall Street’s Tokenisation Boom Runs Into Infrastructure Challenges
Tokenised finance is expanding rapidly, but executives warn the sector still faces major liquidity, custody and interoperability problems. The post Wall Street’s Tokenisation Boom Runs Into Infrastructure Challenges appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 5/15/2026, 4:58:05 AM
The two- and ten-year Treasury yields hit a 12-month high. Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average.
Rising yields may act as a headwind for assets like bitcoin and gold while potentially benefiting tokenized Treasury markets.
By Omkar Godbole 5/15/2026, 4:54:43 AM
Trump warns Iran: negotiate or face destruction amid nuclear tensions
Trump's warning to Iran may hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing regional instability and reducing chances for a peaceful nuclear resolution. The post Trump warns Iran: negotiate or face destruction amid nuclear tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 4:45:06 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction Heads To $85K, Pepeto Presale Approaches Sellout With 100x Target Before Listing
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction Heads To $85K, Pepeto Presale Approaches Sellout With 100x Target Before Listing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin price prediction took a step higher after CoinDesk flagged three signals pointing to a possible move toward $85K and BNY Mellon confirmed Abu Dhabi spot BTC custody alongside a $108...
By PR Manager 5/15/2026, 4:43:00 AM
Tando enables 40 million Kenyans to receive Bitcoin via phone numbers
Tando's integration of Bitcoin with mobile money in Kenya could accelerate crypto adoption in emerging markets by simplifying user experience. The post Tando enables 40 million Kenyans to receive Bitcoin via phone numbers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 4:41:43 AM
XRP Price Enters Key Resistance Zone—Can a Breakout From Here Trigger a New All-Time High Rally?
The post XRP Price Enters Key Resistance Zone—Can a Breakout From Here Trigger a New All-Time High Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP price displayed strong bullish momentum and rallied from local lows around $1.42 to nearly $1.54 amid improving market sentiment. The recovery followed Bitcoin’s rise above $81,000, while the...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/15/2026, 4:41:31 AM
Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Will XRP Reach $5?
The post Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Will XRP Reach $5? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the XRP is . XRP holds a strong demand zone at $1.30–$1.50. If support remains intact, the token could shift from consolidation to recovery as broader crypto market momentum builds.. Long-term...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/15/2026, 4:38:30 AM
Dubai’s Kanvas lets Koopmans & Wexell’s digital ruins swallow the room
The Wild Within pushes ruin‑romantic digital art into a fully immersive Dubai environment, reanimating global architectural remains with lush, time‑based ecosystems inside Kanvas. The May 18 event at Kanvas is billed as an “immersive exhibition opening” under the umbrella “IN…
By Dorian Batycka 5/15/2026, 4:37:45 AM
South Korea’s Hana Financial Makes $670 Million Bet On Upbit Parent Dunamu
The post South Korea’s Hana Financial Makes $670 Million Bet On Upbit Parent Dunamu appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea’s banking industry just made one of its biggest crypto moves yet after Hana Financial Group announced a massive investment into Dunamu, the company behind crypto exchange Upbit. According to local reports, Hana...
By Debashree Patra 5/15/2026, 4:36:56 AM
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny After $6.3M Payment From Crypto Investor
British Parliament’s standards watchdog is investigating Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over a previously undisclosed $6.3 million gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne. Farage Cites ‘Personal Security’ Defense The British Parliament’s standards watchdog has launched an investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over a $6.3...
By Terence Zimwara 5/15/2026, 4:30:36 AM
XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel
Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/15/2026, 4:27:49 AM
Gemini reports 42% revenue growth after expansion into financial services
Gemini credit card revenue surged nearly 300% to $14.7 million in Q1, attributed to significant growth in its user base.
By Martin Young 5/15/2026, 4:24:56 AM
Former Binance director Vladimir Smerkis sentenced to five years for fraud
Smerkis's conviction highlights the risks of personal misconduct in crypto, potentially impacting trust and investor confidence in related ventures. The post Former Binance director Vladimir Smerkis sentenced to five years for fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 4:17:36 AM
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in Elon Musk’s trial, denying he ‘stole a charity’
The trial highlights the tension in tech between nonprofit missions and profit motives, influencing future governance and funding models. The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in Elon Musk’s trial, denying he ‘stole a charity’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 4:17:20 AM
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X at Fremont factory after 14-year run
Tesla's shift from Model S and X to Optimus robot production signals a strategic pivot towards innovation, impacting future revenue streams. The post Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X at Fremont factory after 14-year run appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 4:17:18 AM
Myth of the Digital: how Art Dubai 2026 embeds code, scent and sound in the fair’s core
Art Dubai 2026 uses its 20th anniversary to make digital art a structural pillar, not an NFT-era novelty, with immersive, multisensory work driving both discourse and market. Art Dubai’s 20th‑anniversary edition in 2026 is, bluntly, a stress test for whether…
By Dorian Batycka 5/15/2026, 4:16:39 AM
Israeli soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in Lebanon
The incident heightens tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and increasing the likelihood of Israeli military escalation in Lebanon. The post Israeli soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 4:13:27 AM
XRP Price Dominates Crypto Market As Bitcoin And Ethereum Lag Behind
XRP price started a steady increase above $1.50. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.520 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.480 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.4580...
By Aayush Jindal 5/15/2026, 4:08:04 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin wavers around $80,000 – Hyperliquid and Flare rally
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $80,000 at press time on Friday, as the broader crypto market sentiment steadies amid Donald Trump’s visit to China, while the Iran war stalemate persists.
By N/A 5/15/2026, 4:07:56 AM
Crypto data company Dune cuts 25% of staff in restructuring
Dune co-founder and CEO Fredrik Haga says the company’s staff cuts come as it shifts focus and is “all-in” on AI and institutional interest in crypto.
By Jesse Coghlan 5/15/2026, 4:04:18 AM
Trump postpones beef tariff cuts amid concerns from US cattle farmers
The postponement maintains domestic beef price stability, supporting US cattle farmers but potentially affecting consumer costs and trade dynamics. The post Trump postpones beef tariff cuts amid concerns from US cattle farmers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:53:51 AM
Trump plans to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping at summit
Trump's discussion with Xi on Taiwan arms sales could alter US-China dynamics, impacting regional perceptions of US commitment to Taiwan. The post Trump plans to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping at summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:52:19 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC gains traction, ETH consolidates, XRP turns bullish after channel breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) prices trade slightly higher on Friday, while Ethereum (ETH) continues to consolidate around a key support zone. BTC rebounds after finding support at the key level hit the previous day, and ETH consolidates around its crucial 50-day EMA near $2,274.
By N/A 5/15/2026, 3:51:41 AM
Upbit operator Dunamu lands Hana Bank as fourth-largest shareholder in $670 million deal
The deal signifies a pivotal shift in South Korea's financial landscape, highlighting increased institutional acceptance of digital assets. The post Upbit operator Dunamu lands Hana Bank as fourth-largest shareholder in $670 million deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/15/2026, 3:50:23 AM
Israel, US consider renewed military attacks on Iran amid tensions
Increased military tensions could destabilize regional peace efforts, hinder diplomatic resolutions, and prompt defensive actions by Iran. The post Israel, US consider renewed military attacks on Iran amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/15/2026, 3:41:58 AM
Hyperliquid Price Explodes After Coinbase Deal—Is HYPE Preparing for a Massive Breakout Above $50?
The post Hyperliquid Price Explodes After Coinbase Deal—Is HYPE Preparing for a Massive Breakout Above $50? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid (HYPE) price witnessed a strong bullish breakout over the past 24 hours, surging above key resistance levels as buying momentum accelerated across the market. The token climbed more than...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/15/2026, 3:38:18 AM
Analyst Says XRP Path To $100 Is Not Straightforward, These Things Will Happen First
XRP’s $100 price target is one of the most recurrent projections in the crypto market, but EGRAG CRYPTO’s macro analysis is not built around instant gratification. The analyst is instead looking at the stages that may come before any move into triple digits, arguing that the altcoin still has to pass through a difficult sequence […]
By Scott Matherson 5/15/2026, 3:30:58 AM
Belgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad Ban
Sciensano data shows Belgian online gambling has nearly doubled since 2018, rising from 7.9% to 14.8% of the population, despite the country’s 2023 ad ban on licensed private operators. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has called for stronger enforcement after the same survey found 52.6% of Belgians exposed weekly to gambling...
By Luci Kelemen 5/15/2026, 3:30:55 AM
XRP Holders Put On Alert As David Schwartz Flags Dangerous New Scam
A user lost 6,000 XRP after falling for a scheme that promised to double their funds. That case is one of several being reported as scammers step up their efforts against XRP Ledger users, prompting a public warning from Ripple’s former chief technology officer. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Major Test As 37% Recovery Collides With Bear...
By Christian Encila 5/15/2026, 3:30:22 AM
OpenAI grants European companies access to latest AI models through cybersecurity program
The selective access to advanced AI models may widen the cybersecurity gap between large enterprises and smaller digital asset firms. The post OpenAI grants European companies access to latest AI models through cybersecurity program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:29:04 AM
Trump Media scales back Truth Predict plans, shifts to marketing collaboration with OG.com
TMTG's shift from prediction markets to marketing highlights financial struggles and regulatory challenges, impacting its diversification efforts. The post Trump Media scales back Truth Predict plans, shifts to marketing collaboration with OG.com appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:06:38 AM
Anthropic’s Claude faces security flaws as researchers expose deep trust issues in AI architecture
The exposure of security flaws in AI systems like Claude highlights the urgent need for robust safeguards, especially in sensitive sectors. The post Anthropic’s Claude faces security flaws as researchers expose deep trust issues in AI architecture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:06:26 AM
Anthropic faces scrutiny over Claude’s architectural flaws after multiple security disclosures in May 2026
Anthropic's security lapses in Claude's architecture highlight critical risks for tech sectors, urging a reevaluation of trust and governance protocols. The post Anthropic faces scrutiny over Claude’s architectural flaws after multiple security disclosures in May 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/15/2026, 3:04:30 AM
Ethereum Price Trapped Below $2,320, Recovery Hopes Start Fading
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,280 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,320 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,235 zone. The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2,260 on...
By Aayush Jindal 5/15/2026, 2:58:11 AM