Industry News

  • Brazil’s Banking Giant Bradesco Enters the Crypto Custody Race19 May 2026 06:30Brazil's Banking Giant Bradesco Enters the Crypto Custody RaceThe bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital assets. Bradesco Announces Future Launch of Cryptocurrency Custody Services Traditional financial institutions […]
  • Tether Backs LemFi in Strategic Investment to Supercharge Migrant Remittances19 May 2026 05:30Tether Backs Lemfi in Strategic Investment to Supercharge Migrant RemittancesThe stablecoin giant announced an undisclosed investment in LemFi, a migrant-focused remittance-based platform that allows users to send and receive money across 30 countries. The investment will support LemFi’s integration of USDT across its product suite, delivering faster and cheaper services to its customers. Stablecoin Behemoth Tether Invests in Remittance Platform LemFi Stablecoins have become […]
  • ‘Short-Term Noise’: Why Tom Lee Predicts a Massive Ethereum Rebound in 202619 May 2026 04:30Tom Lee EtherThe analyst believes that one of the reasons ether has been under selling pressure is linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in oil prices. To Lee, this is “short tactical noise,” and prices should be stronger later this year. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Stronger ETH Prices After Middle East […]
  • Potential A16z-Linked Wallet Stacks $90.87M in HYPE Across 34 Days19 May 2026 03:30A wallet onchain linked to venture capital firm a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) by Lookonchain has quietly accumulated 2.11 million HYPE tokens worth approximately $90.87 million since April 14. Smart Money Bets on Hyperliquid Dip Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged that wallet 0xb5E4, whose funding history and transaction patterns have led multiple analysts to associate it with […]
  • Crypto Wallet Transfers Anchor $13 Million Federal Fraud Case19 May 2026 02:30Crypto Wallet Transfers Anchor $13 Million Federal Fraud CaseAn alleged support impersonation scheme led to more than $13 million in cryptocurrency wallet losses, according to the DOJ. The case centers on fake support claims, unauthorized digital account access, wallet transfers, and laundering through luxury spending. Support Impersonation Scheme Led to Crypto Wallet Losses The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 11 that […]
  • Standard Chartered Sees $4T in Tokenized Assets Moving On-Chain by 202819 May 2026 01:30Standard Chartered expects DeFi protocols to gain importance as $4 trillion in tokenized assets move on-chain. The bank says stablecoins and real-world assets could expand protocol activity through deposits, lending, and capital efficiency. Tokenized Assets Put DeFi Protocols in Focus Standard Chartered Bank forecast in a report published on May 18 that tokenized assets on […]
  • Nine Polymarket Accounts Flagged After 98% Win Rate on Iran Strikes19 May 2026 00:30Nine linked Polymarket accounts earned over $2.4 million with an unprecedented 98% win rate by betting on the exact timing of U.S. military operations in Iran. The Rise of Geopolitical Betting Nine linked accounts on the prediction platform Polymarket earned more than $2.4 million by wagering almost exclusively on the timing of U.S. military actions […]
  • Report: Tokenized US Stocks Get New Regulatory Framework as SEC Prepares Exemption Release18 May 2026 23:30SEC Tokenized stocksThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg. SEC Innovation Exemption Signals Major Shift for Onchain U.S. Equity Trading in 2026 The exemption creates a new framework for trading tokens that […]
  • Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Lands Bitlicense to Serve New York Hedge Funds and RIAs18 May 2026 22:40Galaxy Digital secured a Bitlicense and Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on May 18, allowing the company to offer regulated digital asset services to institutions across New York State. Galaxy Scores New York’s Bitlicense Galaxyone Prime NY, the Galaxy entity designated to serve New York clients, received […]
  • Bitcoin Dip-Buy Signal Emerges as Retail Fear Overtakes Optimism18 May 2026 22:05Bitcoin Dip-Buy Signal Emerges as Retail Fear Overtakes OptimismBTC’s slide toward $76,000 pushed bitcoin sentiment into bearish territory, according to Santiment. The firm said retail pessimism hit its weakest level in nearly four weeks, a setup it views as supportive for a potential rebound. Bitcoin Sentiment Ratio Turns Bearish After BTC Slide Bitcoin traded near $77,000 around 5:36 p.m. after briefly dipping toward […]