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  • Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market04 May 2026 00:30Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B MarketGrayscale Research said Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink are positioned to benefit as tokenized assets expand. The firm estimated tokenized assets at about $30 billion, up 217% year-over-year. Key Takeaways: Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink as key beneficiaries of tokenization growth. Tokenized assets reached about $30 billion, […]
  • Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,00003 May 2026 23:30Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Holds Near $78,900Onchain data shows 793.36 sleeping bitcoins changed hands between May 1 and May 3, 2026, with a notable portion traced back to wallets that had not moved coins since 2011. Key Takeaways: Onchain data shows 793 BTC spent May 1-3, 2026, with 56 of 62 outputs originating from 2016 wallets. A single 110 BTC output […]
  • New Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign Cash03 May 2026 22:22New Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign CashDeep-pocketed political groups tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are rapidly reshaping the midterm money landscape, but many Americans remain uneasy with the industries behind the spending. Key Takeaways: Fairshake and Leading the Future have deployed over $100 million to influence the 2026 midterm election outcomes. A Politico poll found 45% of Americans view […]
  • A ‘Generational Play’ Arises Amid Economic Fury – Week In Review03 May 2026 21:10A ‘Generational Play’ Arises Amid Economic Fury – Week In ReviewThis editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways: Tether froze record USDT as U.S. seized $500M from Iran, putting […]
  • Blackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20B03 May 2026 20:05Tokenized Treasuries Add $1.06B in 30 Days as Market Value Climbs to $15.20BAt the outset of May, the total market valuation of tokenized U.S. Treasuries sits at $15.20 billion, following $1.06 billion in added value over the past 30 days. Among 71 distinct assets tracked by rwa.xyz, the average annual percentage yield ( APY) registered at 3.36% over the past week. Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized […]
  • Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,00003 May 2026 18:39Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist and president of Verified Investing, told David Lin of The David Lin Report (TDLR) that bitcoin is forming a bear flag that could send prices down roughly 38% to $50,000, while the S&P 500 is flashing the same signals seen at the peak of the dot-com boom. Key Takeaways: Gareth […]
  • Bitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80K03 May 2026 17:00Bitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80KBitcoin is consolidating below a critical resistance zone on May 3, 2026, as mixed short-term signals meet strong underlying trend support. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets. Bitcoin tests $80K zone; […]
  • Strategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC Holdings03 May 2026 15:30Strategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC HoldingsStrategy paused bitcoin purchases, shifting market focus to its 818,334 BTC exposure. Michael Saylor confirmed the halt after the company’s latest disclosed buy, leaving traders watching his orange-dot posts for the next signal. Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest disclosed $255 million BTC acquisition. Investors shifted focus toward MSTR’s leverage, reserves, volatility, […]
  • Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times Slow03 May 2026 14:30Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times SlowThis week, the Bitcoin network recorded its second consecutive difficulty reduction, easing another 2.3% on May 1 after the April 17 epoch posted a 2.43% decline. Hashrate has also trended lower, now resting beneath the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.3% on May 1, marking 6 cuts in 2026 […]
  • Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High03 May 2026 13:10Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New HighFollowing a week marked by an absence of both inflows and outflows, the stablecoin economy recorded $1.08 billion in inflows from April 26 through May 3. Data further indicates that, as of Sunday, the sector’s total market valuation stands at $321.759 billion, based on figures logged by defillama.com. Key Takeaways: Stablecoin market hits $321.759B after […]