Kraken and Moneygram are linking crypto balances to cash withdrawals through a global pickup network. The partnership supports local-currency payouts across hundreds of fiat currencies and more than 100 countries.
Key Takeaways:
Kraken partnered with Moneygram to support crypto-to-cash withdrawals across more than 100 countries.
Customers can access local currency through Moneygram’s regulated…
Coinbase will cut about 700 employees as it restructures around weaker crypto market conditions and artificial intelligence-driven productivity gains. The company said the 14% workforce reduction is meant to manage expenses, streamline operations, and position Coinbase for…
Bitcoin’s upside remains tied to macro stability as BTC trades near $81,000. Wintermute said strengthening on-chain data and ETF inflows have not yet confirmed an independent breakout.
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Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a…
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has unveiled a $13.1 billion treasury, with ethereum comprising roughly $12.1 billion of the total.
Key Takeaways:
Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin.
Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash.
Thomas Lee expects the CLARITY Act’s 2026…
Ripple will share DPRK-linked threat intelligence with Crypto ISAC to help crypto firms screen applicants, contractors, and vendors. The program covers fraud domains, wallets, and compromise indicators tied to active campaigns.
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Ripple will provide Crypto ISAC…
Wall Street may be underestimating a bitcoin-linked carry trade resembling the yen carry trade as capital shifts from Fed funds to higher-yield income products. Strategy’s STRC shows an 11.52% effective yield, underscoring the widening spread attracting institutional…
Grayscale 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…
Rakuten Wallet added XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay…
Coinbase says prediction markets should stay under CFTC oversight, arguing event-based contracts already fit within federal derivatives law. The company laid out four points in a comment letter and public post.
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Coinbase urged the CFTC to regulate prediction…
Ripple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions.
Key Takeaways:
Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand Middle East and Africa operations.
Regional demand is rising for regulated blockchain payment, custody…
