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TokenSquare has launched a Korean won-backed stablecoin infrastructure called KRWQ, highlighting a split in how the country’s digital currency ecosystem is developing.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin could rally to $250,000 by 2029, but only after completing a prolonged bottoming phase that may last into late 2026.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission received more than 1,500 responses to its proposed rule on prediction markets, underscoring deep divisions over how the platforms should be regulated.

Bitcoin rose to $80,000 after Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a US-led operation to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bybit says stablecoin and fintech firms are missing a $112 billion remittance opportunity across Latin America by focusing too heavily on the shrinking US-Mexico corridor.

a16z Crypto said the term “stablecoins” is outdated as the sector evolves into core financial infrastructure, with the market now exceeding $321 billion globally.

Ethereum’s validator exit queue surged to 433,158 ETH, rising around 72,000% in two weeks after a wave of DeFi exploits triggered withdrawals.

Tether reported net profit of more than $1.04 billion in its Q1 2026 attestation, highlighting continued growth despite volatile market conditions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is targeting Iran’s access to crypto as part of its broader sanctions campaign under “Economic Fury”.

A new Politico poll shows growing voter scepticism toward artificial intelligence and crypto, even as both sectors ramp up political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Crypto markets may have already passed through a “hidden bear phase” driven by liquidity withdrawal, according to Tom Lee.

Strategy has paused bitcoin purchases ahead of its first-quarter earnings report, with executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling “no buys this week”.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex was founded by two brothers tied to one of the country’s most influential political families, according to a Reuters investigation.

The US crypto industry will remain resilient even if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails to pass, according to Chris Perkins.

Most U.S. voters do not trust President Donald Trump to oversee the crypto sector, with 62% expressing a lack of confidence, according to a survey commissioned by CoinDesk.

Crypto wallets seized by US authorities and linked to Iran may instead be tied to other state actors, according to new analysis from Nominis.

The XRP community has been hit by a new wave of AI-driven scams targeting attendees at a Las Vegas conference, following earlier impersonation incidents involving Brad Garlinghouse.

Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 from current levels near $85,000 as a bearish technical pattern forms, according to Gareth Soloway.

A new survey commissioned by CoinDesk shows 65% of Americans trust banks over crypto for financial access, while only 5% favour digital assets.

OxPay Financial’s subsidiary Oxygen7 has secured a financial services licence in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, allowing it to offer regulated payment and remittance services.

XRP rose about 3% to $1.40 over the weekend after Rakuten launched a feature allowing users to convert loyalty points into the cryptocurrency.

North Korea-linked crypto hacks are unlikely to succeed on the Canton Network due to built-in “guardrails”, according to Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz.

Tokenised US Treasuries reached a market value of $15.20 billion at the start of May after adding $1.06 billion over 30 days, signalling continued growth in onchain demand.

North Korea has denied US allegations of cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft, calling the claims “absurd slander” in a statement reported by state media.